The Last Firefly

UCF Celebrates the Arts

Theatre UCF’s Theatre for Young Audiences graduate program brings to life Naomi Iizuka’s electrifying mythical tale of Boom, son of Thunder.

Theatre UCF’s Theatre for Young Audiences graduate program brings to life Naomi Iizuka’s electrifying mythical tale of Boom, son of Thunder.

From the moment light flashes and thunder crashes, audiences are swept into an epic adventure of self-discovery and courage. Forced from home by a cruel stepfather, Boom embarks on a quest where he must confront the forces of nature and face off against enchanted forest creatures. Will he find the inner strength to prevail? Combining Japanese fairy tales and folklore, Naomi Iizuka’s thrilling theatrical parable offers young audiences an unforgettable blend of magic, courage, and wonder.

Student tickets: $10 with code ILOVEUCF2025, valid UCF or student ID required.

NOTE: The Last Firefly is also presented February 27 – March 2 in Theatre UCF’s Black Box Theatre. More Information here.
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Thank You to Our Supporters

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Logos for LIFE at UCF, OUC The Reliable One, Florida Arts and Culture, Downtown Orlando, Rockley Family Foundation, and Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies Inc.

Sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts.

  • The Judith and David Albertson Endowment in the Arts
  • Cartwright Family Humanities & Arts Endowment
  • Phil and Jane Easterling
  • LIFE at UCF
  • Orlando Downtown Development Board
  • OUC – The Reliable One
  • Women’s Club at UCF, Inc.

Thank You to Our Festival Partners

  • Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
  • National Young Composers Challenge
  • Orlando Family Stage
  • Orlando Shakes
  • Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
  • UCF College of Health Professions and Sciences
  • UCF School of Modeling, Simulation and Training