Theatre Westminster Announces First Production

Posted on Tuesday, October 7, 2003

"The Laramie Project," the first production of the 2003-2004 of Theatre Westminster season, is scheduled Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 13-16. Saturday and Sunday feature matinees at 2:30 p.m., while Thursday-Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m.

"The Laramie Project" focuses on Matthew Shepard, a University of Wyoming student who was kidnapped, beaten, and left to die tied to a fence on the outskirts of Laramie, Wyoming, because he was gay. The story chronicles the life of the town of Laramie in the year after the murder through interviews with those connected with the case, as well as other citizens of Laramie.

Scott Mackenzie, assistant professor of theatre, is the play's director.

For more information, contact Mackenzie at (724) 946-6238 or e-mail mackensa@westminster.edu.