26 Pebbles

On December 14, 2012, Adam Lanza walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School and killed twenty-six innocent souls before taking his own life. These twenty-six innocent deaths, like pebbles thrown into a pond, created ripples and vibrations that were felt far beyond the initial rings. This is the story of those vibrations. Similar in style to The Laramie Project, playwright and Theatre UCF alumnus Eric Ulloa conducted interviews with members of the community in Newtown and crafted them into an exploration of gun violence and a small town shaken by a horrific event.

Please join us for a post-show reception following the opening night performance on Thursday, October 5.

Thursday, Oct. 5

  • Pre-show events: Hosted by Orlando United Assistance Center with a focus on education – Giving the community an understanding of the mental health and survival resources that are now available to members of the Pulse community and other trauma victims
    • Post-show events: Talk back with Eric Ulloa and a Q&A with audience members

Friday, Oct. 6

  • Post-show event: Talk back with the cast of 26 Pebbles and a Q&A with audience members

Saturday, Oct. 7

  • Post-show event: Talk back with the cast of 26 Pebbles and a Q&A with audience members

Sunday, Oct. 8

  • Post-show event: Forum discussion led by Orlando United Assistance Center – Panel will include:
    Joel Morales, Felipe Rodriguez, Orlando United Assistance Center
    Po Murray, Chairman of Newtown Action Alliance and The Newtown Foundation Representative
    Deborah C. Beidel, Director of UCF RESTORES