UCU Theatre presents “Group Therapy: The Musical,” March 25

UCU Theatre presents “Group Therapy: The Musical,” March 25–28

David Saylor • March 25, 2026

The cast of Group Therapy: The Musical standing in a line on stage during rehearsal.

Shared vulnerability and musical storytelling take center stage in Union Commonwealth University (UCU) Theatre’s spring production of “Group Therapy: The Musical,” a semi-immersive work that brings audiences into a space of honesty, connection, and care.

"This show is incredibly exciting, and having the playwright here is a real gift. At its core, it’s about finding one’s community - which is exactly what theatre does. Especially in a small town like ours, representations of different identities and experiences really matter. That's what makes people feel seen,” says Assistant Professor of Theatre, Dr. Jayme Kilburn.

The production features the work of interdisciplinary artist Janelle Lawrence. Blending original music with storytelling, the musical explores themes of mental health, community, and the ways people support one another through difficult moments.

The cast and creative team who have brought this production to life include: Ti’Ana Adams, Teresa Brooks, Tara Abner Brown, Emily Cooper, Simon Gray, Bethany Hensley, John Howard, Jayme Kilburn, Mateo Daza Martinez, Isaac Pearson, Shanyah Peters, Conner Saylor, Amberlin Sizemore, and Kaydi Williamson.

Performances

Wednesday, March 25, 7 p.m.
Thursday, March 26, 7 p.m.
Friday, March 27, 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 28, 7 p.m.

Tickets are offered on a sliding scale, with free tickets available at the door. Seating is first-come, first-served. Tickets may be reserved online at www.unionky.edu/springplay.

*Due to adult language, mature themes, and emotionally intense material related to mental health, the production may not be suitable for all audiences.

[IMAGE: Show poster for "Group Therapy: The Musical"]

Special Events

Thursday, March 26, 11 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. – Storyteller Sessions, a free playwriting workshop with Janelle Lawrence in Rector Little Theatre. The interactive session will introduce participants to storytelling techniques for playwrights, screenwriters, and musical theatre writers through prompts, guided exercises, and examples from contemporary and classical works. Participants may bring their own scripts or work with provided materials.

*RSVP at https://forms.gle/5dc82bBw55tR7LMW7.

Friday, March 27, following the performance – Reception and talkback with Lawrence, made possible by the generous support of Helen Mills and Gary Tannenbaum.

UCU Theatre looks forward to welcoming the campus and surrounding community to experience “Group Therapy: The Musical” and take part in an exciting week of artistic collaboration.

For more information about the show or the theatre program, contact Dr. Jayme Kilburn at jkilburn@unionky.edu.

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