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Manual for a Desperate Crossing by María Irene Fornés

February 20

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A Staged Reading of Generation-less by Tiffany Rawlston ‘26

February 27

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Creative Writing Thesis Info Session

March 3

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Starring ___ as Barbie: Exhibition by Dane Utley ’26

February 23

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ZERO TOLERANCE / COME AS YOU ARE — Exhibition by Álvaro Machado Basso ’26

February 23

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Robert Fagles Memorial Lecture: “For and Against a United Ireland”

March 20

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A Staged Reading of Generation-less by Tiffany Rawlston ‘26

Featured Recurring

In "Generation-less," conceived by Princeton senior Tiffany Rawlston, four characters of a wide range of ages randomly meet one day in a train station. They unexpectedly confront how their life experiences reflect the highs and lows of modern society and how their unique perspectives might intersect in more ways than initially assumed. Come see what a 50-year old might learn from a 20-year old (or vice versa) in the short span of a train delay. Free tickets required.

Theater & Music Theater
Free, Ticketed Event
Donald G. Drapkin Studio, Lewis Arts complex
An actor struggles pulling a rope holding a prop floatation device pulling other members of the cast.

Manual for a Desperate Crossing by María Irene Fornés

Recurring

Manual for a Desperate Crossing is an epic migratory montage that follows a group of Cuban rafters, or “balseros,” fleeing to the United States in the mid-1990s. Cuban-American playwright María Irene Fornés crafts this one-act with her distinctively stylized prose, which draws from real-life testimonies of balseros, to create a vast landscape of overlapping fears and dreams. Directed by Didi Vekri '27; lighting design and dramaturgy by Elena Milliken '26. Talkback on 2/27. Free tickets required.

Theater & Music Theater
Free, Ticketed Event
Wallace Theater, Lewis Arts complex
An empty stage with a ramp and stairs is illuminated with yellow and blue light.

A Staged Reading of Generation-less by Tiffany Rawlston ‘26

Featured Recurring

In "Generation-less," conceived by Princeton senior Tiffany Rawlston, four characters of a wide range of ages randomly meet one day in a train station. They unexpectedly confront how their life experiences reflect the highs and lows of modern society and how their unique perspectives might intersect in more ways than initially assumed. Come see what a 50-year old might learn from a 20-year old (or vice versa) in the short span of a train delay. Free tickets required.

Theater & Music Theater
Free, Ticketed Event
Donald G. Drapkin Studio, Lewis Arts complex
An actor struggles pulling a rope holding a prop floatation device pulling other members of the cast.

Manual for a Desperate Crossing by María Irene Fornés

Recurring

Manual for a Desperate Crossing is an epic migratory montage that follows a group of Cuban rafters, or “balseros,” fleeing to the United States in the mid-1990s. Cuban-American playwright María Irene Fornés crafts this one-act with her distinctively stylized prose, which draws from real-life testimonies of balseros, to create a vast landscape of overlapping fears and dreams. Directed by Didi Vekri '27; lighting design and dramaturgy by Elena Milliken '26. Talkback on 2/27. Free tickets required.

Theater & Music Theater
Free, Ticketed Event
Wallace Theater, Lewis Arts complex
One person stands atop a ladder while a person below holds it and they talk to another person on the ground.

OSHA 10 Certification Co-Curricular 2026

Featured Recurring

This course provides ten hours of OSHA-authorized training (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) on critical workplace safety topics with a special emphasis on safe practices related to theatrical production and fabrication. The course teaches entry-level workers how to recognize and prevent common job-related hazards, inform them of their rights, and familiarize them with safety procedures, leading to a safer work environment. Free course held over sessions; registration required. Open to University community.

Theater & Music Theater
Free
Vasen Design Studio, Lewis Arts complex
An empty stage with a ramp and stairs is illuminated with yellow and blue light.

Theater&…Flamenco, Love and Lies by Zach Lee ’26

Reading of "Amapola," an original Flamenco pop musical by Princeton senior Zach Lee. Amapola follows its protagonist, Buskboy, who quickly wraps himself up in a lie as he attempts to woo his new friend, Sofía. As their relationship evolves, Buskboy’s music matures and his lies deepen. The show balances themes of love and deception, set to the vibrant Flamenco landscape of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Theater & Music Theater
Free
Donald G. Drapkin Studio, Lewis Arts complex
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Roundtable: Why Write About Performance Today

Associate Professor of Theater Brian Herrera moderates a roundtable discussion on "Why Write About Performance Today." Featuring features Rob Weinert-Kendt, editor-in-chief of American Theatre; Brittani Samuel, freelance theater critic; Helen Shaw, New York TImes chief theater critic; Chris Murphy '15, Vanity Fair writer; and theater artist and accessibility advocate Grace Walker. Open to University community.

Theater & Music Theater
Free
Godfrey Kerr Theater Studio, Lewis Arts complex
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