FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PLAN-B THEATRE CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH THE WORLD PREMIERE OF
'DUMBED DOWN'
BY DARRYL STAMP
February 12-March 1, 2026
in the Studio Theatre at The Rose
Thursdays & Fridays @ 7pm
Saturdays @ 4pm (ASL Interpreted February 14, Sensory-Friendly and post-show discussion February 21)
Sundays @ 2pm
60 minutes, no intermission
TICKETS
$25 general admission, $15 students
801.355.ARTS
planbtheatre.org/dumbeddown
READ THE ...
script (large print for accessibility).
study guide (created in Google Slides format for grades 9-12 but you'll enjoy it too).
ABOUT THE PLAY
After 25 years, Kevin is (really) leaving teaching (this time).
But what will happen to the students who might otherwise slip through the cracks?
DUMBED DOWN is a tale of language, loving, and learning inspired by the playwright’s career as an educator.
CAST & CREATIVE
Playwright: Darryl Stamp (bio)
Actors: Jacob Barnes (bio), Chad Brown (bio), Danor Gerald (bio), Alex Smith (bio)
Director: Jerry Rapier (bio)
Costume Designer: Derek Williamson (bio)
Education Liaison: Aliyah Bacca (bio)
Graphic Designer: Alisha Jones (bio)
Intimacy Director: Rebekah JoAnn Guerra (bio)
Lighting Designer: Emilio Casillas (bio)
Props Designer + Education Coordinator: Sharah Meservy (bio)
Scenic Designer: Janice Chan (bio)
Scenic Builder + Electrician: David Knoell (bio)
Sound Designer: Cheryl Ann Cluff (bio)
Stage Manager: Taylor Wallace (bio)