New Work Lab: Spare the Rod
Event description
- Arts and entertainment
- Open to the public
By Leroy Hood
"Spare the Rod" tells the epic story of the Church of Willems, a fictional Old Order Anabaptist settlement, and five teenagers who live there.
The New Work Lab presents readings of works in progress. All ticket sales are ONLINE ONLY. Please purchase tickets in advance. Guests who do not have a ticket at the door will be directed to purchase a ticket online. Ticket service fees apply to every purchase.
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Content transparency: "Spare the Rod" includes depictions of self-harm, suicide, religious trauma, violence and sexual content.
Date
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
*Audience members may attend a free reading of the first half of the play on Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. and the second half of the reading on Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
*Audience members may attend a free reading of the first half of the play on Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. and the second half of the reading on Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Time
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm (MST)
Cost