TXST Department of Theatre presents New Works Festival

Texas State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents New Works Festival Oct. 20 - 22 in Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. The New Works Festival features three play-readings: “70.3” by Sam Mueller, “The Last Mixtape” by Raul Garza, and “Marry Me, Bruno Mars” by Megan Tabaque. Each reading will be featured each night of the festival in the above order.

“70.3” is directed by first-year MFA director Ana Paula Martinez Medina. The play centers around Lola, who recently lost weight and finds her physical body constantly in the spotlight. The play begins after Lola has fled to Colorado and signed up for a half Ironman.

First-year MFA director Caitlin Grammer directs “The Last Mixtape.” In 1988, high school sophomore, Carlos, created a mixtape for him and his friend Becca. Fast forward to 2019, and the mixtape has found its way into the hands of Xavi and Jenny, who discover the unspoken conflicts of Carlos and Becca and ultimately resurrect the unbridled vintage angst of the pair.

“Marry Me, Bruno Mars” is directed by first-year MFA director Robby Sciortino. When a vigilante conspiracy theorist and his son set out on a Pizza Gate-esque rescue mission, a massage parlor worker becomes the unwitting damsel in distress.

The readings of “70.3,” “The Last Mixtape” and “Marry Me, Bruno Mars” play consecutive showings beginning on Oct. 20 with “70.3” and concluding on Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. with “Marry Me.”

Tickets available on for purchase online at txstatepresents.com.