The Laramie Project

The Laramie Project 

Presented by PFLAG of Springfield/SWMO 

March 6 – 21, 2026
The Lightroom Lounge at Martha’s Vineyard
215 W Olive St, Springfield, MO 65806 

Directed by Rachel Jamieson 

About the Show 

The Laramie Project by Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project is one of the most powerful works of contemporary theatre. Based on the true story of the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a young gay college student in Laramie, Wyoming, the play captures the community’s response to this tragedy. 

The script is drawn from real interviews, court transcripts, and personal accounts, weaving together the voices of more than sixty residents. The result is a deeply human portrait of small-town America—an exploration of empathy, justice, prejudice, and the lasting consequences of hate. 

This production is not fiction—it is truth. It reminds us of the devastating effects of intolerance and the enduring importance of compassion and understanding. 

Trigger Warnings 

This play contains discussions and depictions of: 

• Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes 

• Violence and homophobia 

• Strong language 

Rating: PG-13 (for mature themes and language) 

Run Time: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission. 

Ticket Pricing 

• VIP Table for Two – $80 (reserved seating, premium experience) 

• Adult – $25 

• Student / Senior / Military – $20 

• Student Rush / College Night Student Rate – $15 

Performance Schedule 

• Friday, March 6 at 7:30PM  

• Saturday, March 7 at 7:30PM  

• Thursday, March 12 at 7:30PM  

• Friday, March 13 at 7:30PM  

• Saturday, March 14 at 2:00 PM (Relaxed Performance) 

• Saturday, March 14 at 7:30PM  

• Thursday, March 19 at 7:30PM  

• Friday, March 20 at 7:30PM (College Night) 

• Saturday, March 21 at 7:30PM