Local student in Bloomsburg production

Bloomsburg University Players present "The Laramie Project," now through Sunday at Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center St., Bloomsburg.

On the eve of Oct. 8, 1998, 21-year-old Matthew Shepard was kidnapped, severely beaten, and left tied to a fence on the outskirts of Laramie. "The Laramie Project" depicts the life of the town a year after the murder.

The production features a student ensemble and includes Nicolai Kabana of Tamaqua.

The production begins at 7:30 p.m. each night through Saturday, with a final performance Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are available through the box office weekdays from noon to 5 p.m. or by calling 570-389-4409.

Judy Shepard, mother of Matthew, will discuss "The Legacy of Matthew Shepard" on Monday at Bloomsburg University.

For more information on the BU Players season, visit https://www.bloomu.edu/buplayers-current.