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.
BOX OFFICE INFORMATION
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
Delaware Theatre Company’s auditorium is divided into three different price zones. Ticket prices may vary depending on the performance, price zone, and day of the week. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, contact our Box Office at 302.594.1100 or visit us online.
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Student Discount
Delaware Theatre Company strives to make theatre accessible to young audiences. We offer $15 student tickets to every regular performance, as well as a group rate (10 or more) of $13.50 per student. Want to bring your class? Visit our Student Matinee page.
Group Discount
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Military Discount
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Additional Discounts
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**Please note that discount tickets are not available online. Please visit us in person or call our Box Office at 302.594.1100, and a patron experience associate will assist you with your order.
Phone: 3025941100
Email: box@delawaretheatre.org
2018/09/12 - 2018/09/30
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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).
Delaware Theatre Company
200 Water Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Delaware Theatre Company is wheelchair accessible. If you or someone in your party requires wheelchair seating, please tell the box office at the time your order your tickets. Please note that our handicap wheelchair seating requires the removal of two regular auditorium seats.
The theater is equipped with a new wireless assistive listening system. Please see the box office for more information. A driver’s license or credit card is required for deposit.
Large print programs are available upon request. Please contact the box office prior to your performance and then check in with the House Manager when you arrive at the theatre.