Name: Microburst New Play Festival
Start: 2026-11-05
End: 2026-11-07

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Bold, boundary-breaking, and bursting with new voices, this performance will feature the best new short plays written by BYU Theatre’s emerging playwriting students. This fast-paced showcase of original work features a dynamic mix of comedy, mystery, drama, and everything in between.November 5-7, 7:30 p.m.November 7, 2:00 p.m.BLACK BOX THEATRE (ARTS)$10-15

Microburst New Play Festival

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