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The Laramie Project drama at UIS recalls Matthew Shepard tragedy - Nov. 6-9, 13-15

Professor Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson, director, along with cast and stage crew join Craig McFarland to preview this theatre performance of the tragic Matthew Shepard incident at the University of Wyoming.

The Laramie Project
Nov. 6: Pay-what-you-can preview night.
Nov. 7-9, 13-15
All performances at 7:30 p.m., except for the Sunday, Nov. 9 Matinee at 2 p.m.

Limited Seating Capacity
Performances will take place in the UIS Theatre Acting/Directing Studio, in the Visual & Performing Arts Building (VPA 170) on the UIS Campus.

Park in Lot B and walk to VPA 170.


Transcript pending.

Craig McFarland has been podcasting for over a decade as part of The Front Row Network. He’s the co-host of Beyond the Mouse, a Disney-focused podcast, and Peanut Butter and Biscuits, a show dedicated to all things Ted Lasso. Over the years, Craig has interviewed a wide range of guests, including Oscar winners, Olympians, acclaimed creators, actors, and more than a dozen Disney Legends.
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