'ENOUGH!' to be staged at Niagara University

‘ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence’ premieres in more than 70 communities nationwide on Oct. 6; Niagara University Theatre to present local reading

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Niagara University Theatre is proud to announce its participation in the 2025 nationwide reading of “ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence” at 7 p.m. Oct. 6 in the Leary Theatre.

At Niagara University, this year’s reading will feature students from Niagara University.

Niagara University Theatre will join more than 70 communities across the U.S. to perform this year’s winning short plays by teen writers – an evening where art, activism, and youth voices unite to confront one of the defining issues of our time. Admission is free, but a donation to groups working locally to end gun violence will be encouraged.

“ENOUGH!” empowers teens to confront gun violence by writing new 10-minute plays that spark conversation and inspire action in communities nationwide. This spring, “ENOUGH!” received 127 submissions from across the country. Six bold short plays were selected by a panel, including New York Times-bestselling author Jason Reynolds, Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, and nationally recognized dramatists.

“These plays cut straight to the heart of what it means to grow up in America today,” said Michael Cotey, creator of “ENOUGH!” and Joaquin Oliver, artistic producer. “They remind us that the voices most impacted by gun violence – young people – are also among the most powerful in driving change.”

Niagara University Theatre’s reading will be part of a coordinated series of events happening nationwide on Oct. 6.

In addition to the staged reading, Niagara University will host a community talkback after the reading. The program features six diverse and urgent stories exploring the many angles of gun violence in America – from classrooms to neighborhoods to families.

For more information, visit www.enoughplays.com/reading or https://theatre.niagara.edu/.