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TWO UPCOMING SHOWS AT THE ACTF THIS SPRING!

ALL THE BAD KIDS GO TO MARS by Lily Elizabeth Melvina Telegdy

Presented by Acting III: Advanced Practice

April 11 at 7:30 pm  & April 12 at 4 pm

Admission is Free! Tickets Available at the Door

For further information on this show, click HERE.

UNITY (1918) by Kevin Kerr

March 31 - April 4, 2026 in the ACTF

Online Reservations Here

The University of Winnipeg’s Theatre & Film Department is proud to present UNITY (1918) by Kevin Kerr. 

Directed by award-winning Guest Director Mariló Núñez, the play is set in the Canadian prairies in the fall of 1918, and explores themes of community, loss, and resilience in the face of a war and epidemic. Unity (1918) follows a small Saskatchewan town attempting to protect itself when a world already devastated by four years of war is suddenly struck by a mysterious and deadly plague—the Spanish Flu. As fear spreads through the town of Unity, drastic measures are taken to keep the illness out: trains are forbidden to stop, borders are sealed, and mail from overseas—feared to carry the virus—is gathered and burned. When the disease reaches the town despite these precautions, suspicion and paranoia begin to take hold. As the citizens search for someone to blame, the fragile bonds that hold the community together are put to the test.

“Unity (1918) reminds us that history is not as distant as we sometimes think,” says director Mariló Núñez. “The play shows how human connection and compassion can emerge even in the most difficult moments.”  Because the Spanish Flu disproportionately targeted young people between the ages of 14 and 35, Kerr’s play focuses on how a generation of young people grapple with the loss of their dreams and aspirations. The story balances moments of humour and beauty with the stark realities of illness, war, and social upheaval.

For contemporary audiences, the play carries particular resonance. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Unity (1918) offers a powerful reflection on how communities respond to crisis and how human connection can become a vital source of comfort and survival.

Directed by Mariló Núñez, Unity (1918) is performed by the fourth-year Honours Acting class; all technical work is done by both junior and senior production students, supervised by UWinnipeg staff and faculty; Scenic Design is by student Emma MacIsaac, Costume Design is by student Amanda Jones, and Lighting Design is by faculty member Adam Parboosingh.  

Performances are Tuesday, March 31 - Friday, April 3 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, April 4 at 4 pm.  

All performances are free of charge, but reservations are recommended!

FOR ONLINE RESERVATIONS TO UNITY (1918) click HERE.