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
Recommended Rating: PG-13 (for mature themes and language)
Run Time: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission
Trigger Warnings: This play contains discussions and depictions of:
- Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes
- Violence and homophobia
- Strong language
Presented by PFLAG of Springfield/SWMO
PFLAG Springfield/SWMO builds community in order to deliver on our mission to create a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them, and our vision of an equitable, inclusive world where every LGBTQ+ person is safe, celebrated, empowered, and loved. We are building this better world together – through support, education, and advocacy. PFLAG Springfield/SWMO is thrilled to partner with Hightide Theatrical to help tell Matthew’s story as we work to create a world where he would still be with us.
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.
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
Thanks to our other generous sponsors!
