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| | PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
by Kate Hamill
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Pride and Prejudice ranks among author Jane Austen’s works as one of her best. Playwright Kate Hamill imbues hilarious new life into this classic love story with a decidedly progressive take on the trials and travails of Elizabeth Bennet, Mr. Darcy, and, of course the delightful Bennet clan! This isn't your grandmother's Austen! Bold, surprising, boisterous, and timely, this P&P for a new era explores the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect (or imperfect) match in life.
October 17-19 & October 22-26, 2025
J Studio Theatre, URI Fine Arts Center, Kingston, RI | Buy Tickets |
| | TWO BY TWO
An Evening of two One-Acts featuring FREE RANGE CHICKENS by Ann Wuehler and THE DUMB WAITER by Harold Pinter.
Free Range Chickens by Anne Weuhler takes place at a bleak bus stop in seedy Las Vegas. Pickpocket Celerina tries her hand at conning Robert, an awkward out-of-towner. Set against the surreal backdrop of Sin City, their worldviews crash and crescendo into a dark and violent climax.
Dumb Waiter by Harold Pinter is set In the basement of a long-abandoned restaurant and focuses on two hired killers who nervously await their next assignment. Dark and suspenseful, this taut psychological thriller is also a prescient commentary on blind obedience.
December 4-7, 2025
J Studio Theatre, URI Fine Arts Center, Kingston, RI
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| | A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM by William Shakespeare
On the shortest night of the year, the magical and mortal worlds collide. What could possibly go wrong? Shakespeare gives us a clue: “The course of true love never did run smooth.” In this beloved tale of mischief and merriment, four stories are cleverly woven together: the marriage of the Athenian duke to the Amazon queen; a spat between the fairy king and queen; the follies of four lovers; and the hilarious antics of amateur actors staging a play. When the exhilarating night in the forest finally resolves to (almost) everyone’s satisfaction, a new day of love, joy and reconciliation dawns. Brimming with wit and wisdom, Shakespeare’s most popular play will enchant you.
February 27-March 1 & March 4-8, 2026
Robert E. Will Theatre, URI Fine Arts Center, Kingston, RI | Buy Tickets |
| | RIDE THE CYCLONE Music, Lyrics and Book by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell
In this hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win a prize like no other — the chance to return to life. This popular musical is a funny, moving look at what makes a life well-lived!
April 17-19 & April 22-26, 2026
Robert E. WIll Theatre, URI Fine Arts Center, Kingston, RI | Buy Tickets |
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| URI Theatre General Information
Fine Arts Center
105 Upper College Rd.
Kingston, RI 02881
Box Office Hours
The student-run box office will open during the day in H101 of the Fine Arts Center beginning in early October, 2025. If you need to purchase your tickets in person, check back then to see our daily hours.
**Our box office is also open one hour before curtain time for each performance.
Phone: 401-874-5843
Theatre Department Office
Phone: 401-874-5921 https://web.uri.edu/theatre
COVID Policies
The University no longer requires community members to wear masks indoors when attending performances. This policy will remain in effect until further notice while we assess transmission rates on our campus when we come back together.
We continue to encourage people to be respectful of others and to understand we have individuals in our community who are immunocompromised, at high risk for severe disease, have children or others in their homes who cannot be vaccinated, or are uncomfortable with the change in mask requirements. Please be respectful of personal choice and also stay home from work or class if you are sick.
The University reserves the right to reinstate masking restrictions based on the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention and Rhode Island Department of Health guidance and conditions on campus and in the community.
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