'DINNERTIME: A Play in Seven Courses' The 2026 Bela Kiralyfalvi National Student Playwriting Competition Winner

DINNERTIME: A Play in Seven Courses, is about a woman who invites a man over to her house, ostensibly for a simple dinner date. The night takes a turn for the strange when she reveals her carnivorous intent and veers into pure absurdity when he decides to stay. Over seven courses, all with their own unique culinary constituents, the two deliberate over several philosophies: the tenets of truth and beauty, what should and should not be edible, and the undeniable pull of carnal desire. The play culminates in the ultimate act of sin and sacrifice. 

The Bela Kiralyfalvi National Student Playwriting Competition honors the legacy of Bela Kiralyfalvi - beloved professor, director, and founding figure of WSU's theatre program - by uplifting the voices of undergraduate playwrights nationwide.

Date: September 17th-19th, 2026 @ 7:30 PM

Location: Hughes Metropolitan Complex (Welsbacher Theatre)

DIrector: Jane Gabbert

WSU students can present their Shocker Card and get a free ticket in advance at the Fine Arts Box Office in Duerksen Fine Arts Center during operating hours.

Tickets can be purchased online through the Fine Arts Box Office or by phone at 316-978-3233.

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