The Eastern New Mexico University Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking is proud to support new works from New Mexican playwrights. The mission of the festival is to:
- expose ENMU students and community to the diverse voices of regional playwrights.
- train ENMU’s theatre majors with the skill-sets needed for producing new works.
- support the playwrights of the region by offering a production opportunity.
This year, the festival will feature ten plays by New Mexican playwrights. All of the plays are Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA). Playwrights include ENMU students, alumni, faculty, and playwrights from the region.
Selected Works
Playwrights that have work selected for inclusion in the New Mexico New Works Festival can expect:
- The Terg by Amy Yourd (NM Playwright. Helped with last festival selection)
- Esther speaks by Megan Arlett (ENMU English faculty)
- Monster by Israel Stacy (Alumnus)
- Vocabulary by George Bereschik (NM Playwright)
- Homework and Heartache by Bee Cottom
- Chocolate Covered by Bee Reyes (Current Student)
- Knight in action by RJ Gonzalez (ENMU Ruidoso Student)
- Never Everland by Rosemary Zeibart (NM Playwright)
- Redonda- Jacen Jimenez (Current Student)
- First Date by Jojo Peeples (Current Student)
Performances
Performances will be held on April 25 and 26, 2025 at 7 p.m. and April 27, 2025 at 2 p.m. at the University Theatre Center (UTC) on the EMNU campus.
Ticket Information
- General admission – $10
- Senior citizens (60+) admission – $7
- Active military admission – $7
- Free admission with valid ENMU Student ID
- For information about advanced sales, please contact the UTC Box Office at 575.562.2710 or 575.562.2711.
