One of the best ways to support Newman University students (aside from giving) is to participate in activities created by them.
Members of the Wichita community will have three opportunities to attend one-act plays led by students during the Out of the Box Play Festival April 4-6 at Newman University.
Hadassah Umbarger, administrative assistant for arts and humanities, said she has seen the progress of all three student productions and “I can already tell that their hard work is going to pay off.”
“I know that the second the show starts, it’s going to be so gratifying to see all that these seniors have learned and implemented culminate in these shows,” Umbarger said. “I’m so proud of them. Plus, for the public, buying a ticket for one show gives you a free pass to the others, and of course, each show is free for NU students.”
Tickets for shows can be purchased online or at the door. Those who purchase a ticket for one show may watch the other show for free.
‘Five Dwarfs and a Slipper‘
“Five Dwarfs and a Slipper: A Tale of Two Princesses” is an original play written by Newman alumnus-turned-employee Austin Schwartz ’23 and directed by senior Catherine Madison.
Showtimes for “Five Dwarfs and a Slipper” are 6 p.m. April 4 and 7 p.m. April 5-6 in the Jabara Black Box Theatre in DeMattias Hall. Tickets are $10 for the general public, $5 for students and free for Newman students with their I.D.
‘Puffs‘
Directed by student Hunter Bartholomew, “Puffs” or “Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic” is a Harry Potter-inspired comedy written by playwright Matt Cox.
“Puffs” showtimes are 8 p.m. April 4 and 8:30 p.m. April 5. in the Jabara Black Box Theatre. Admission is $10 for the general public, $5 for students and free for Newman students.
‘The Voyage of the Dawn Treader‘
A free show, C.S. Lewis’ “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader,” has two showtimes at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on April 6 in the DeMattias Performance Hall. Senior John Suffield directs the two-act play.
Although admission is free, donations are always appreciated.
Showtimes at a glance
Thursday, April 4
- 6 p.m. “Five Dwarfs and a Slipper” in Jabara Blackbox Theatre
- 8 p.m. “Puffs” in Jabara Blackbox Theatre
Friday, April 5
- 7 p.m. “Five Dwarfs and a Slipper” in Jabara Blackbox Theatre
- 8:30 p.m. “Puffs” in Jabara Blackbox Theatre
Saturday, April 6
- 2 p.m. “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” in DeMattias Performance Hall
- 7 p.m. “Five Dwarfs and a Slipper” in Jabara Blackbox Theatre
- 8 p.m. “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” in DeMattias Performance Hall
Save the date for “Suitors and Scrubs: A Medical Soap Opera” 7:30 p.m. April 25-27 at Newman University.
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