UCR TFDP, 900 University Avenue, Riverside, CA (2026)

06/01/2026

Introducing: New Works Festival Playwright Emma Winiarski!

TFDP sat down with Winiarski to talk about her childhood experiences at a survival camp, the need for nostalgia as we grow up, and her new play Beasthood! 🪶

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JUNE 3 | 7:00 PM | ARTS Studio Theatre
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

Free and Open to the Public

Video footage by Triniti Jelks
Edited by Cruz Tapia & Matthew Harmon

05/28/2026

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

05/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to watch our spring production of Sometimes the Rain, Sometimes the Sea! Congratulations once again to the cast and production crew for creating such an incredible and successful show!! 🎉🌧️☂️

SOMETIMES THE RAIN, SOMETIMES THE SEA
By Julia Izumi

Photos by Shuaitong Lu
Collage by Erica Tsuei

05/26/2026

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

PLAYWORKS
By UCR Undergraduate and MFA Playwrights

May 26-27, 2026
Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:00 PM
Studio Theatre

Premiere productions exploring issues and textures of contemporary life by the best UCR student playwrights. A different slate of work is scheduled for each performance. More information can be found on our Linktree.

Free and open to the public.

Some plays may contain adult subject matter, sexual situations, and strong language.

MAY 26 | 7:00 PM
POWER PLAY written by Colin Loveland | directed by Winter Johnson
SHIRTBOX written by Hayden Harbison | directed by Isabella Singley
AN ENCOUNTER WITH DEATH written by Kane Austen | directed by Cole Taylor
THE KING COBRA written by Giara Naomi Lopez | directed by Lance Mack
IRONCLAD written by A.K. Ronin | directed by Isabella Singley, assistant director: Ira Jimenez
FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM written by Lance Mack | directed by Nikolas Bolivar
SALMON written by Daniella Lau | directed by River Burnash
FOR THE ONES WE LOVE written by Winter Johnson | directed by Sebastian Ocampo
GOD LEFT US IN THE DARK written by Kellin James | directed by Yari Reyes Vaquedano
BLOOD AND THORNS OF THE PAST written by Alex Corral | directed by Sebastian Ocampo
FEELS LIKE HOME written by Sebastian Ocampo| directed by Jocelyn Gordillo

MAY 27 | 7:00 PM
PETER & MR. SMEE written by Maya Salem | directed by Kimberly Guerrero
CUSTARD SPEAKS! written by Gabby Chavez | directed by Paige Goodwin
PROXIMITY written by Cecilia Zugel | directed by Emma Howard
RATS written by Baylee Muise | directed by Donatella Galella
I’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO BE A GHOST! written by Samuel Stein | directed by Rickerby Hinds
THE SILENCE BETWEEN THE NOTES written by Matthew Harmon | directed by Maya Salem
SPAM written by Ammie Jergenson | directed by Matthew Harmon
MOUTHFEEL written by Emma Howard | directed by Paige Goodwin
INFINITE PAPERCLIPS written by Artur Pereira | directed by Joshua Malkin
LIGHTS, CAMERA, BLAST OFF! written by Emma Winiarski | directed by Gabby Chavez

Livestream links can also be found on our Linktree.

05/21/2026

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

PLAYWORKS
By UCR Undergraduate and MFA Playwrights

May 26-27, 2026
Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:00 PM
Studio Theatre

Premiere productions exploring issues and textures of contemporary life by the best UCR student playwrights. A different slate of work is scheduled for each performance. More information can be found on our Linktree.

Free and open to the public.

Some plays may contain adult subject matter, sexual situations, and strong language.

MAY 26 | 7:00 PM
POWER PLAY written by Colin Loveland | directed by Winter Johnson
SHIRTBOX written by Hayden Harbison | directed by Isabella Singley
AN ENCOUNTER WITH DEATH written by Kane Austen | directed by Cole Taylor
THE KING COBRA written by Giara Naomi Lopez | directed by Lance Mack
IRONCLAD written by A.K. Ronin | directed by Isabella Singley, assistant director: Ira Jimenez
FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM written by Lance Mack | directed by Nikolas Bolivar
SALMON written by Daniella Lau | directed by River Burnash
FOR THE ONES WE LOVE written by Winter Johnson | directed by Sebastian Ocampo
GOD LEFT US IN THE DARK written by Kellin James | directed by Yari Reyes Vaquedano
BLOOD AND THORNS OF THE PAST written by Alex Corral | directed by Sebastian Ocampo
FEELS LIKE HOME written by Sebastian Ocampo| directed by Jocelyn Gordillo

MAY 27 | 7:00 PM
PETER & MR. SMEE written by Maya Salem | directed by Kimberly Guerrero
CUSTARD SPEAKS! written by Gabby Chavez | directed by Paige Goodwin
PROXIMITY written by Cecilia Zugel | directed by Emma Howard
RATS written by Baylee Muise | directed by Donatella Galella
I’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO BE A GHOST! written by Samuel Stein | directed by Rickerby Hinds
THE SILENCE BETWEEN THE NOTES written by Matthew Harmon | directed by Maya Salem
SPAM written by Ammie Jergenson | directed by Matthew Harmon
MOUTHFEEL written by Emma Howard | directed by Paige Goodwin
INFINITE PAPERCLIPS written by Artur Pereira | directed by Joshua Malkin
LIGHTS, CAMERA, BLAST OFF! written by Emma Winiarski | directed by Gabby Chavez

05/15/2026

🤩WOW! Another sold out show TONIGHT!! 🤩

Couldn’t secure a ticket? We still have 2 MORE SHOWS LEFT tomorrow. This is your final reminder to reserve your tickets before the show vanishes like sea foam! 🌊

‼️REMINDER FOR TONIGHT’S SHOW: We will be hosting a talkback with the playwright and dramaturg alongside the cast and production crew. Consider staying after the show! ‼️

SOMETIMES THE RAIN, SOMETIMES THE SEA
By Julia Izumi
May 7-16
Studio Theatre

“Sometimes the Rain, Sometimes the Sea” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Video by Yennie Cannon

05/12/2026

THURSDAY’S SHOW IS OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT!!

Couldn’t get tickets for Thursday’s show? Fear not! Other dates are still available!

‼️But don’t wait! Reserve your tickets via our linktree while it’s still available.‼️

Haven’t seen the show yet? Check out what happened behind the scenes during our technical run of the show!

SOMETIMES THE RAIN, SOMETIMES THE SEA
By Julia Izumi
May 7-16
Studio Theatre

“Sometimes the Rain, Sometimes the Sea” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Edited by Erica Tsuei
Video footages by Juliette Lazard
Audio by Sound Designer Jeremiah Turner

05/12/2026

Join us on Friday, May 29th for a Screening, Conversation & Workshop with Filmmaker Raed El Rafei 🎥

📆Friday, May 29
⏰10:30 AM
📍INTS 1128

The conversation will be moderated by UCR Professors Christophe Katrib (Department of TFDP) and Courtney R. Baker (Department of English).

Later at 3 PM, there will also be a two-hour workshop hosted by Raed El Rafei for UCR students.

🔗 To join the Screening and Workshop, register via the QR codes or our linktree.

Presented by the Department of Theatre, Film, and Digital Production.

Co-Sponsors:
Middle Eastern Student Center (MESC), LGBT Resource Center, Department of English, Media and Cultural Studies (MCS), Middle Wast and Islamic Studies (MEIS), UCR ARTS, Center for Ideas and Society (CIS), Political Science, Comparative Literature & Languages.

05/11/2026

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

TFDP FILM SHOWCASE

Original short films by students in UCR’s Theatre, Film, and Digital Production Department 🎞️

May 19, 2026
7:00 PM
University Theatre

FILM LINEUP:
Paw-some Sacrifice, Directed by Hector Castro
The Runaway, Directed by Han Chang
Charles 4.0, Directed by Jeevan Dhanota
Frank Takes A Break!, Directed by Samuel Do
NOS QUEDAMOS SOLITOS, Directed by Lian Funes Sotelo
Shortcut, Directed by Juan Garcia
Beyond the Sea, Directed by Natalie Guido
Past Away, Directed by Louis Infante
Fold. Tuck. Roll., Directed by Jessica Lam
Chewing Gum, Directed by Lance Mack
OUI’D, Directed by Eric Ortiz
Hide and Seek, Directed by Elizabeth Park
Heart Spark Dollar Sign, Directed by Jordan Storm
Walking, Directed by Yash Sunkesula

More information can be found under our linktree.

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