April 1-11, 2026 | Timms Centre for the Arts
Deserters
a new play by Kenneth T. Williams
World premiere!
No one gets to be a civilian when a nation is at war with itself.
Showtimes:
- Apr. 1 (preview) | 7:30 p.m.
- Apr. 2 (opening night) | 7:30 p.m. (SOLD OUT)
- Apr. 4 | 7:30 p.m.
- Apr. 8 | 6:30 p.m.
- Apr. 9 | 12:30 p.m.
- Apr. 9 | 7:30 p.m.
- Apr. 10 | 7:30 p.m.
- Apr. 11 | 1:30 p.m.
- Apr. 11 | 7:30 p.m.
- No shows | April 3, 5, 6, 7
Director:
Carmen Aguirre
Designers:
- Set & Props Designer | Chelsea Payne Evason
- Lighting & Projections Designer | T. Erin Gruber
- Costume Designer | Kim Michelle Brown
- Composer & Sound Designer | Matthew Skopyk
Stage Manager:
Jade Foote
Cast:
Katie O'Keefe, Sable B. Boltz, Liam Sievwright, Abby Krushel, Andrew Domanski, Colby Stockdale, Gabi Stachniak, Travis Edwards, Joshua Hope, Caileigh Muilenburg, Lauren Johnsen, Tori Kibblewhite and Sam Bronson
Content Advisory & Runtime:
Pleased be advised that this production of Deserters contains strobe effects, flashing lights and video, and explores sensitive subject matter.
Acts 1 and 2 run 75 minutes respectively, plus one 15 minute intermission.
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- DIRECTOR'S NOTE | by Carmen Aguirre
- PHOTO CAROUSEL | Costume Designs by Kim-Michelle Brown
- CONSTELLATIONS | Dramaturgical Notes and Interviews by Christian Albarran
- PHOTO CAROUSEL | Production Photos by Brianne Jang
- COMPANY BIOGRAPHIES
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