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Fall 2025 Productions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pride and Prejudice<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By Kate Hamill
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October 17-18 and 22-25, 2025, at 7:30pm
October 19 & 26, 2025, at 2pm
J- Studio, URI Fine Arts Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Pride and Prejudice ranks among author Jane Austen\u2019s works as one of her best. Playwright Kate Hamill imbues hilarious new life into this classic love story with a decidedly progressive take on the trials and travails of Elizabeth Bennet, Mr. Darcy, and of course the delightful Bennet clan! This isn\u2019t your grandmother\u2019s Austen! Bold, surprising, boisterous, and timely, this P&P for a new era explores the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect (or imperfect) match in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Two by Two\u2026<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An Evening of two One-Acts featuring Free Range Chickens<\/em> by Ann Wuehler and The Dumb Waiter<\/em> by Harold Pinter.<\/strong>
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<\/a>December 4-6, at 7:30pm
December 7, at 2pm
J- Studio, URI Fine Arts Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free Range Chickens<\/strong> by Anne Wuehler takes place at a bleak bus stop in seedy Las Vegas. Pickpocket Celerina tries her hand at conning Robert, an awkward out-of-towner. Set against the surreal backdrop of Sin City, their worldviews crash and crescendo into a dark and violent climax.

Dumb Waiter<\/strong> by Harold Pinter is set in the basement of a long-abandoned restaurant and focuses on two hired killers who nervously await their next assignment. Dark and suspenseful, this taut psychological thriller is also a prescient commentary on blind obedience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spring 2026 Productions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A Midsummer Night\u2019s Dream<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By William Shakespeare
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<\/a>February 27-28, and March 4-7, at 7:30pm
March 1 and March 8, at 2pm
Robert E. Will Theatre, URI Fine Arts Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the shortest night of the year, the magical and mortal worlds collide. What could possibly go wrong? Shakespeare gives us a clue: \u201cThe course of true love never did run smooth.\u201d In this beloved tale of mischief and merriment, four stories are cleverly woven together: the marriage of the Athenian duke to the Amazon queen; a spat between the fairy king and queen; the follies of four lovers; and the hilarious antics of amateur actors staging a play. When the exhilarating night in the forest finally resolves to (almost) everyone\u2019s satisfaction, a new day of love, joy and reconciliation dawns. Brimming with wit and wisdom, Shakespeare\u2019s most popular play will enchant you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ride the Cyclone<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Music, Lyrics, and Book by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell
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<\/a>April 17-18 and 22-25, at 7:30pm
April 19 and 26, at 2pm
Robert E. Will Theatre, URI Fine Arts Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win a prize like no other \u2014 the chance to return to life. This popular musical is a funny, moving look at what makes a life well-lived!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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