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Upcoming Department of Theatre Arts events

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The Government Inspector

Friday, October 9, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building
When a small Russian town receives word that an undercover government inspector is headed their way to root out corruption, the town’s leaders panic and desperately try to maintain their status quo...by any means necessary. Greed, mistaken identity, ambition, and a healthy dose of stupidity steer Jeffrey Hatcher’s witty adaptation of Gogol’s timeless satirical farce.
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The Government Inspector

Saturday, October 10, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building
When a small Russian town receives word that an undercover government inspector is headed their way to root out corruption, the town’s leaders panic and desperately try to maintain their status quo...by any means necessary. Greed, mistaken identity, ambition, and a healthy dose of stupidity steer Jeffrey Hatcher’s witty adaptation of Gogol’s timeless satirical farce.
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The Government Inspector

Sunday, October 11, 2026 2:00pm
Theatre Building
When a small Russian town receives word that an undercover government inspector is headed their way to root out corruption, the town’s leaders panic and desperately try to maintain their status quo...by any means necessary. Greed, mistaken identity, ambition, and a healthy dose of stupidity steer Jeffrey Hatcher’s witty adaptation of Gogol’s timeless satirical farce.
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Playwrights Workshop Reading: Jethro Cloud

Monday, October 12, 2026 5:30pm
Theatre Building

By Warren Riley

The life of a very cool girl is put on hold when her family friend/reluctant peer falls into a fairy-tale-like slumber.

Please be advised this play contains mild depictions of transphobia, minimal references to suicidality, and sexual content.

Part of Theatre Arts' Reading Series

Tickets:
Tickets for readings are free of charge; seating is limited.

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The Government Inspector

Thursday, October 15, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building
When a small Russian town receives word that an undercover government inspector is headed their way to root out corruption, the town’s leaders panic and desperately try to maintain their status quo...by any means necessary. Greed, mistaken identity, ambition, and a healthy dose of stupidity steer Jeffrey Hatcher’s witty adaptation of Gogol’s timeless satirical farce.
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The Government Inspector

Friday, October 16, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building
When a small Russian town receives word that an undercover government inspector is headed their way to root out corruption, the town’s leaders panic and desperately try to maintain their status quo...by any means necessary. Greed, mistaken identity, ambition, and a healthy dose of stupidity steer Jeffrey Hatcher’s witty adaptation of Gogol’s timeless satirical farce.
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A Urinal Play

Friday, October 16, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building

By Ephram Sinnwell

Lemon, Lime, and Grapefruit, three lifelong friends have been pissing together twice a day every Monday – Friday for five years until one day a dude who just can’t hang shows up. What the fuck happens next?

Part of Theatre Arts' Workshop Series

Tickets:
Tickets for workshops and galleries are free of charge; however, you must obtain a ticket at the door and seating is limited.

The Government Inspector promotional image

The Government Inspector

Saturday, October 17, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building
When a small Russian town receives word that an undercover government inspector is headed their way to root out corruption, the town’s leaders panic and desperately try to maintain their status quo...by any means necessary. Greed, mistaken identity, ambition, and a healthy dose of stupidity steer Jeffrey Hatcher’s witty adaptation of Gogol’s timeless satirical farce.
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A Urinal Play

Saturday, October 17, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building

By Ephram Sinnwell

Lemon, Lime, and Grapefruit, three lifelong friends have been pissing together twice a day every Monday – Friday for five years until one day a dude who just can’t hang shows up. What the fuck happens next?

Part of Theatre Arts' Workshop Series

Tickets:
Tickets for workshops and galleries are free of charge; however, you must obtain a ticket at the door and seating is limited.

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A Urinal Play

Sunday, October 18, 2026 2:00pm
Theatre Building

By Ephram Sinnwell

Lemon, Lime, and Grapefruit, three lifelong friends have been pissing together twice a day every Monday – Friday for five years until one day a dude who just can’t hang shows up. What the fuck happens next?

Part of Theatre Arts' Workshop Series

Tickets:
Tickets for workshops and galleries are free of charge; however, you must obtain a ticket at the door and seating is limited.