The Theatre Factory presents The Laramie Project, the groundbreaking documentary-style play by Moisés Kaufman, and the Tectonic Theater Project, running February 21 – 23 & 27 and March 1. This compelling production brings to life the voices of the people of Laramie, Wyoming, in the wake of the 1998 hate crime that took the life of Matthew Shepard.
In October 1998 in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming, Shepard, a 21 year old student at the University of Wyoming, was tied to a fence post, severely beaten, robbed, , tortured and left, alone, to die. His body — battered, bloody, barely clinging to life — was discovered eighteen hours later. He was rushed to the hospital and put on life support. He died five days later. The reason for this brutal crime? Matthew Shepard was gay.
The Laramie Project examines the impact of violence, intolerance, and hope in a small American town through firsthand interviews and deeply personal accounts. The production challenges audiences to reflect on themes of prejudice, justice, and the power of community storytelling while continuing to inspire and ignite conversations.
Matt Mlynarski directs the Theatre Factory’s production of The Laramie Project. The cast of eight performers plays over 60 roles. The cast includes Ethan Davis Butler, Matt Dudley, Olivia Hartle, Maggie Horton, Rebekah Hukill, Katie Kerr, David Nackman, and Jeremy Poynton. Erin Cochran is the production understudy and dramaturg. The creative and production team also includes associate director Rebekah Little and production stage manager Zach Gilkey.
TICKETS AND DETAILS
The Laramie Project runs for two weekends at The Theatre Factory in Trafford (235 Cavitt Ave.): Friday through Sunday, February 21-23, 2025, and Thursday through Saturday, February 27-March 1, 2025. Performances on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays are at 7:30 pm, and the Sunday matinee is at 2:00 pm. Tickets at www.thetheatrefactory.org.
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