As an exhausted film crew races through magic hour to finish an artsy action blockbuster in the New Mexico desert, artistic ambition, Hollywood pressures and environmental realities collide.
By Bess Wohl, winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for her play Liberation!
As an exhausted film crew races through magic hour to finish an artsy action blockbuster in the New Mexico desert, artistic ambition, Hollywood pressures and environmental realities collide. A darkly comic “play in six takes,” Continuity explores the power – and limits – of storytelling in a world facing an ecological crisis.
Extending those questions beyond the stage, this UC Irvine production explores a more sustainable future for the performing arts. Inspired by initiatives such as the Broadway Green Alliance, the creative team will incorporate environmentally conscious production practices, from solar power to 100% recycled materials, with the goal of creating an “environmentally neutral” production that minimizes its overall impact.
Event Dates:
Nov. 6, 2026, 8 p.m.
Nov. 7, 2026, 8 p.m.
Nov. 8, 2026, 2 p.m.
Nov. 12, 2026, 8 p.m.
Nov. 13, 2026, 8 p.m.
Nov. 14, 2026, 8 p.m.
View complete event details on the UC Irvine Arts website.
PARKING: 4000 Mesa Rd, Irvine CA 92697
