The Light | March 16-19, 2023
Recipient of Chicago's Jefferson Award for Best Play in 2018, The Light is a visceral, real-time roller coaster ride that sees a loving relationship rocked by allegations of sexual assault.
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and non-student roles also may be available for some productions as well.
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Experience the drama and excitement of live theatre through the university's annual season of performances. Enjoy expansive classical productions as well as intimate experimental theatre from venues ranging from historic Longstreet Theatre to the Center for Performance Experiment.
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Recent News
Theatre Alum's Original Play Takes a "Ride" at Lab Theatre
Ryan Stevens' plays were a regular presence on USC stages while they were a student. Now, the professional playwright/director's work comes back home to be featured in our Ten Minute Play Festival.
10 Minute Play Festival | February 23-26, 2023
Five wildly diverse short plays will share the stage for four eclectic performances in our "10 Minute Play Festival" February 23-26 at the Lab Theatre.