Wednesday, March 14, 2018 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)
Thursday, March 15, 2018 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00) Friday, March 16, 2018 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00) Saturday, March 17, 2018 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)UpStart is a biannual one-act play festival. This year, the festival will feature three exciting, new theatrical works created and realized by students.
Hamlet Reworked adapted and performed by Gareth Potter*
The Game of String written by alumna Jenn Addesso
Hopscotch written by Joanna Cleary
Following his performance, the audience will move into the theatre for director Brooke Barnes’ production of The Game of String. The Game of String explores the relationship between how we curate ourselves on social media and who we are in reality. In the digital world, we find ourselves in competition with others. When we die, is the digital persona we leave behind authentic to who we really were?
Originally an extracurricular event completely produced by students, the Theatre and Performance programme took over producing the biannual event in 2016 bringing the event to the mainstage and increasing both the mentorship opportunities for students and the production values. With three new plays exploring the potent themes of reflection, connection, and loss, created and staged by some of the region’s most exciting emerging artists, the 2018 UpStart Festival is certain to be an innovative and unforgettable evening of theatre. Please note that all three plays include mature themes and are recommended for audiences ages 12+.