UCR TFDP

⭐️UCR AT THE 2026 TONY AWARDS⭐️

Actor and singer-songwriter—and UCR TFDP Alumni—Hana Bookman attends the 2026 Tony Awards with partner Roman Zaragoza (Ghosts).

UCR’s Department of Theatre, Film, and Digital Production presents…

NEW WORKS FESTIVAL
By UCR MFA Playwrights

June 3 & 5, 2026
Wednesday and Friday, 7:00pm
ARTS Studio Theatre

Wheeled devices, including but not limited to skateboards, scooters, and bicycles, are prohibited inside TFDP performance venues and may not be stored in the lobby or adjacent interior spaces.

This two-night event brings student playwrights, student actors, and student dramaturgs into process with professional directors to model the rigor, curiosity, collaboration, and revision required at a professional level to give new plays life! More information can be found on our Linktree.

Free and open to the public.

JUNE 3 | 7:00 PM
BEASTHOOD by Emma Winiarski | Directed by Carly DW Bones 🌲

In rural Massachusetts, four tween girls attending a Catholic wilderness survival camp must band together to save their kidnapped counselors while navigating their coming-of-age and far-fetched dreams.

Featuring: River Burnash, Yennie Cannon, Abby Lazar, Juliette Lazard
Dramaturgy: Ammie Jergenson and Josephine Wang

‼️Content warning: Strong language and tense situations.

JUNE 5 | 7:00 PM
COYOTE HAZING by Gabby Chavez | Directed by Courtney Ulrich

Forced to survive a night on a secluded mountain top, four pledges will sacrifice everything to prove that they are worthy of being part of the most esteemed fraternity on campus: Zeta Kappa Phi. 🔥

Featuring: Hayden Harbison, Winter Johnson, Sebastian Ocampo, Aaron Tackwood, Kyle Whan
Dramaturgy: Colin Loveland and Baylee Muise

‼️Content warning: Violence and conversations of su***de.

📺Livestream links can be found on our Linktree.

Poster design by Erica Tsuei & Cruz Tapia