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The Laramie Project

The Laramie Project

by Moisés Kaufman and the members of the Tectonic Theater Project

Directed by Mark Reynolds

"The Laramie Project" tells the story of a town confronting tragedy, built from interviews gathered in the aftermath of Matthew Shepard’s murder. Told through the voices of Laramie’s own residents, the play is a powerful piece of documentary theatre performed by an ensemble cast.

*CONTENT WARNING: "The Laramie Project" includes discussion of anti-gay violence, hate speech and death. Audience discretion is advised.

Dates/Times:

  • Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m.
  • Friday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m.

Location: Dowd Fine Arts Center Theatre

Carrie: The Musical

Carrie: The Musical

Music by Michael Gore
Lyrics by Dean Pitchford
Book by Lawrence D. Cohen
Based on the novel by Stephen King

Directed by Deena Conley
Music Director: Ben Kapliow

Stephen King’s telekinetic outcast takes the stage in "Carrie: The Musical". This intense rock musical follows Carrie White’s journey from bullied loner to the center of one of musical theatre’s most infamous prom nights.

*CONTENT WARNING: "Carrie: The Musical" includes depictions of bullying, religious extremism, self-harm and graphic violence, culminating in a climactic scene involving blood and the deaths of several characters. Audience discretion is advised.

Dates/Times:

  • Friday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m.
  • Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m.
  • Friday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m.

Location: Dowd Fine Arts Center, Lab Theatre

Five Women Wearing the Same Dress

Five Women Wearing the Same Dress

A Play by Alan Ball

Directed by Adara Alston

Five bridesmaids. One terrible dress. One wedding reception they can’t wait to escape. Alan Ball’s comedy "Five Women Wearing the Same Dress".

Dates/Times:

  • Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m.
  • Thursday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m.
  • Friday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, Feb. 28 at 2 p.m.

Location: Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown

The Addams Family

The Addams Family

Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice
Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Based on characters created by Charles Addams

Director: To Be Announced
Music Direction by Ben Kapilow

Wednesday Addams is grown up, in love and about to introduce her family to her boyfriend’s parents in "The Addams Family," a musical comedy based on Charles Addams’ classic cartoons. Expect dark humor, family chaos and an unforgettable cast of characters.

Dates/Times:

  • Thursday, April 2 at 7 p.m.
  • Friday, April 3 at 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 4 at 2 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 9 at 7 p.m.
  • Friday, April 10 at 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 11 at 2 p.m.

Location: Dowd Fine Arts Center Theatre