New Dramaworks: Short Play Festival
May 6 – May 10
Date & Time
Wednesday–Saturday, May 6–9, 2026 (7:30–9:30 p.m.)
Sunday, May 10, 2026 (2–4 p.m.)
The New Dramaworks Short Play Festival is back! The UWM Department of Theatre presents an exciting showcase of original plays celebrating hope and resistance. Don’t miss the premiere of these brand-new works written, directed and produced by UWM students.
Directed by UWM Theatre Students
Mentored by Ralph Janes
Curated by Alvaro Saar Rios
These performances are part of World Premiere Wisconsin, a state-wide festival celebrating new plays and musicals.
Festival Lineup
Late Night Shopping
Written by Olivia Hindt
Major: Music
How to Tie a Tie
Written by Max Stern ‘25
Major: English-Creative Writing
Moving Story
Written by Dean MacKenzie ‘25
Major: Architecture
The Door
Written by Annalese Wenthur
Major: Theatre Production
The Message
Written by Duleon Duran
Major: Theatre Performance: Acting
Problem Solver
Written by Josh Thone
Major: Theatre Performance: Musical Theatre
Proper Protocol
Written by Ambrose Schulte
Major: Theatre Practices
Now: Still
Written by Joy Heatherly Kirk
Major: Theatre Performance: Acting
Bunk Buddies
Written by Hailey Wurz ‘25
Major: Theatre Performance: Acting
Dreamland 2: Rise of Evil Beep Boop
Written by Jackson Vining
Major: Theatre Performance: Acting
In-person Tickets
| General | $13 |
| Seniors 65+, *UWM Faculty, Staff & Alumni | $11 |
| Youth 17 and Under | $9 |
| *UWM Student | $7 |
| *PSOA Student (events ONLY in your department) | FREE |
Livestream Tickets
| Livestream | $12 |
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