Studio Theatre's 75th Season
The Laramie Project
by Moisés Kaufman
and the Members of Tectonic Theater Project
April 4-12, 2025
This groundbreaking play exploring the aftermath of the horrific death of Matthew Shepard still resonates as powerfully as it did when it premiered 25 years ago; a timely reminder that 2SLGTBQIA+ rights are human rights.
Director | Melanie Dreyer-Lude
Scenic & Prop Designer | Daniela Masellis
Costume Designer | Ken Matthews
Lighting Designer | Chelsea Evason
Projection Designer | Daniela Masellis
Sound Designer | Amanda Yim
Stage Manager | Casey Irwin
Scheduled Talkback Sessions:
- April 8: with guests Michael Phair and Morgan Evans with the
- April 9: with guests and
- April 12, matinee: with guest Darrin Hagen
Accessibility: The evening performance on April 10 will be ASL interpreted.
Runtime: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including two 10 minute intermissions
Content Warnings: This production is based on a true story and explores the following themes which may be triggering for some audience members including: homophobia, hate speech and hate crime, prejudice and intolerance, death, violence, kidnapping, torture and murder.
Showtime: 7:30 p.m.
Matinees: Thurs. April 10 @ 12:30 p.m. & Sat. April 12 @ 1:30 p.m.
Preview: Thurs. April 3
No performances: Sun. April 6 & Mon. April 7
All performances at the Timms Centre for the Arts | 112 Street & 87 Avenue.
Dramaturgy: Dig Deeper
Dig Deeper into the world of The Laramie Project. Visit uab.ca/digdeeper for an exploration of the dramaturgical research that supports the Department of Drama’s productions. Through essays, interviews, exclusive photos, and curated links, we invite you to explore the themes, history, and context of our plays.
