Relative Theatrics Presents -in-chief by Ally Duvak
Relative Theatrics Presents -in-chief by Ally Duvak
Relative Theatrics Presents -in-chief by Ally Duvak
Relative Theatrics is proud to present -in-chief by Ally Duvak in partnership with the UW Violence Prevention Center. The play runs September 11th through September 19th and will be performed in the Studio Theatre at the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts.
This play is directed by Sean Coyle and features Madison Fertig, Willow Greiner, Patch Kluge, Chloe Seitz, Lydia Toelle, Hannah Waskowitz and Ethan Williams.
TICKETS: Online at http://www.RelativeTheatrics.com or call 307-314-2334
Play Description:
The editor-in-chief of a college newspaper manages a divisive Pennsylvania swing county newsroom as the impending 2016 presidential election looms over the United States. While all eyes are on the national stage, the editor-in-chief finds herself grappling with cataclysmic events much closer to home.
Described by playwright Gabriel Jason Dean as a display of Duvak’s “beyond-her-years skill for building complex characters, a masterful use of dramatic irony, and an enviable ear for rhythmic, musical dialogue that crackles with wit, wisdom and complexity.”
-in-chief is at once a clever comedy and a striking political commentary, keeping both in a fine balance.
Content Warning: This play includes heavy discussion of sexual assault. There are also allusions to homophobia, misogyny, and racism. There are no violent acts depicted onstage but they are referred to in conversation.
Details:
The opening weekend of performances is September 11th and 12th 2026 at 7:30 pm. Performances continue September 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th at 7:30pm.
All performances are located in the Studio Theatre at the UW Buchanan Center for Performing Arts
A preview pay-what-you-can performance will take place at 7:30pm on September 10th, 2026. Additionally there will be a post show talk back immediately following the show on September 17th.
To enhance accessibility, Relative Theatrics is offering general admission tickets at three different price points ($45/$30/$20). Tickets are currently for sale and can be purchased online at www.RelativeTheatrics.com. Please do not contact the Buchanan Center Box Office.
-in-chief is supported in part by the Wyoming Arts Council, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Wyoming Legislature, Wyoming Humanities, and the City of Laramie and Albany County Community Partner funds, as well as the Albany County Recreation Board.
Relative Theatrics engages community in thoughtful, contemporary theatre, expands worldviews and connects us to collective humanity.
-in-chief – Fact Sheet
CAST
Editor in Chief- Chloe Seitz
Managing Editor- Hannah Waskowitz
Sports Editor- Willow Greiner
News Editor- Lydia Toelle
Arts & Culture Editor- Ethan Williams
OP-ED Editor- Patch Kluge
Assistant News Editor- Madison Fertig
PRODUCTION TEAM
Playwright – Ally Duvak
Director – Sean Coyle
Stage Manager – Alex Gromacki
Set Design- Sean Coyle
Costume Design – Ivy Grover
Lighting Design – Ben Boyd
Sound Design – Alex Brown
RELATIVE THEATRICS STAFF
Artistic Director – Sean Coyle
Production Manager – Kim Lockhart
Technical Director – Ben Boyd
Education Director – Will Bowling
LOCATION:
UW Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts, 1000 E University Ave, Laramie, WY 82071
DATES/TIMES:
September 11th, 12th, 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th at 7:30PM.
Seating starts 30 minutes prior to show time.
Pay-What-You-Can preview performance: September 10th at 7:30PM
Post show Talk Back: September 17th
TICKET PRICES
All Performances offer a general admission pick-your-price option of $45, $30, or $20.* *No one will be turned away for lack of funds – contact executive@relativetheatrics.com for more information
TICKETS: Online at http://www.RelativeTheatrics.com or call 307-314-2334