
Theatre Events and Productions
Washburn Theatre Day
Date: Fri 09/26/25 8:00AM - 2:30PMLocation: Neese Gray Theatre in Garvey Hall
Morning workshops in performance and technical areas and then see the matinee of Lucy by Erica Schmidt.
Lucy
Location: Neese-Gray Theatre
September 26: 12:30 p.m. (matinee for Theatre day)
September 26, 27, October 3, 4: 7:30 p.m.
October 5: 2 p.m.
By Erica Schmidt
When single-parent Mary finds the perfect nanny, she is happy that she can return to work with peace of mind. Slowly, little things creep into the conversations with her daughter Lucy that make Mary question every moment she must leave her children.
Firebringer
Location: Neese-Gray Theatre
November 7, 8, 14, 15: 7:30 p.m.
November 16: 2 p.m.
By Matt Lang, Nick Lang, Brian Holden; Music & Lyrics by Meredith Stepien, Mark Swiderski
In a new stone age musical, Jemilla attempts to lead her people while keeping them safe from the dangers of the wild and the unknown. When Zazzalil stumbles on a new invention that may change the people’s status forever, the two clash over how best to implement it in their way of life. In this comic musical, the two spar over how to best lead people while taking responsibility for their actions.
Gloria
Location: Neese-Gray Theatre
February 27, 28, March 5, 6, 7: 7:30 p.m.
March 8: 2 p.m.
By Branden Jacob-Jenkins
Set in an everyday busy office environment, a group of young professionals seeks their success at a literary magazine. When their lives are changed in an instant, they grapple with who and how their story will be told. By Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, this play offers surprises at every turn.
Airness
Location: Neese-Gray Theatre
April 17, 18, 23, 24, 25: 7:30 p.m.
April 26: 2 p.m.
By Chelsea Marcantel
When Nina enters the world of air guitar competition, she is met with mixed support and suspicion from the sport’s veterans. In order to become successful, she must learn who to trust and how to find the elusive airness that could propel her to air guitar stardom.
GET IN TOUCH WITH Washburn Theatre
Washburn University Theatre
Garvey, Room 133
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
Phone & Email
785.670.1639
music.theatre@washburn.edu
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