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From the playwright of White Guy on the Bus and The Outgoing Tide comes this incendiary new drama about a small town with a big scandal.
SANCTIONS
by Bruce Graham
directed by Bud Martin
SEPTEMBER 12–30, 2018
World Premiere! When a university athletic department returns to the big business of college football after its NCAA probation is lifted, staff conflict and a new scandal involving a freshman tutor threaten to blow up the whole program. From the playwright of White Guy on the Bus and The Outgoing Tide comes this incendiary and timely new drama inspired by true events.
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HOURS OF OPERATION
Non-performance weeks:
Monday through Friday: 10:00am–4:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Performance weeks:
Monday, Tuesday, and Matinee Wednesday: 10:00am–4:00pm
Preview Wednesday and Thursday: 10:00am–7:00pm
Friday: 10:00am–8:00pm
Saturday: 11:30am–8:00pm
Sunday: 11:30am–2:00pm
TICKET PRICING & DISCOUNTS
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Military Discount
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Phone: 3025941100
Email: box@delawaretheatre.org
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COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONS
Immediately following each performance unless another activity is planned. Stick around after your performance for a facilitated community discussion led by staff members. Reflect on your reaction to the play as we work together as an audience to unpack the themes presented on stage.
GUEST SPEAKER SERIES
September 13 / 10:00 – 11:00 pm: Cast of Sanctions
September 20 / 10:00 – 11:00 pm: Charlie Wilson (Delaware State University)
September 23 / 9:00 – 10:00 pm: Alonna Berry (Teach For America)
BREAKING THE SILENCE: A PANEL DISCUSSION
Saturday, September 22 / 4:00 – 5:00 pm
More than 90% of sexual assault survivors on college campuses do not report the assault. This discussion aims to provide insight and information on raising awareness and preventing sexual violence on campus. Expert panelists include Melissa Bader-Huesgen (University of Delaware), Joanne Sampson (University of Delaware), and Natalie Walton (University of Delaware).
ATHLETES IN ACADEMIA: A PANEL DISCUSSION
Saturday, September 29 / 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Explore the complicated—and often controversial—balance of academic integrity and athletic achievement many intercollegiate sports programs face today. Expert panelists include Linda Andrzjewski (Wilmington University) and Jan Blade (Delaware State University).
LOCATION
200 Water Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
