‘Dark Play’ to open Oct. 6

UM Theatre will present Dark Play, or Stories for Boys. The production will run Thursday, Oct. 6-Saturday, Oct. 8, at 7:30 p.m., with a Sunday matinee showing at 2 p.m. Oct. 9. All performances will take place in the Chichester Black Box Theatre.

Directed by Marcus Lane, this play by Carlos Murillo tells the story of a teenage boy who creates a fictional Internet identity and begins a cyber relationship that ultimately spirals out of control and leads him to the brink of death. This timely, contemporary story is loosely based on true events.

Students featured in the production include Joe Wesolowski, Tavi Juarez, Matt Smith, Britney Rager, Nick Barrow and Frank Deming.
Costume and props design is by Emily Gill, with set design by Kel Laeger, both UM faculty members.

Kayleigh Funderburk serves as the stage manager, with lighting design by Peter Isaacson, sound design by Hunter Brown and graphic design by Diana Douglas. Brian McLendon serves as technical/technology assistant. Ambre Chapman and Ashley Knowles are serving as assistant stage managers, and Emily Yundt is serving as wardrobe head.

Tickets are $8 for UM students/faculty/staff and $12 general admission.

For more information, contact the box office at 205-665-6200. Seating is limited. Note: This production contains adult content and strong language.