The Night Witches
The University of Memphis Department of Theatre and Dance is honored to present The Night Witches, a riveting wartime drama by Rachel Bublitz that tells the extraordinary true story of the Soviet Union’s all-female 588th Night Bomber Regiment. Known to their enemies as the “Night Witches,” these daring pilots flew wooden planes through the darkness of WWII battlefields, striking fear into the Nazis and breaking barriers for women in combat.
This evocative production follows Nina and Vera as they embark on their first mission, highlighting the strength, sacrifice, and sisterhood forged in the face of danger. Through poetic dialogue, stylized movement, and haunting music, The Night Witches captures the grit and glory of history’s unsung heroines.
Directed by Kaylea Jo Egnor, the show is both a tribute and a testament to the power of resilience and unity in the darkest of times.
Regarding content warnings: As sensitivities vary from person to person, we do not offer advisories about subject matter; if you have any questions about content, please speak with the house manager or email the publicity office at edraffen@memphis.edu ahead of time.
University of Memphis - Performing Arts
- The Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center, the region's largest and most comprehensive performing arts facility, is the proud home of the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music. With a commitment to showcasing the performing arts within the community, this world-class center spans 82,000 square feet and boasts state-of-the-art facilities.
Conceived as a hub for artistic expression, education, and community engagement, the center is the realization of the late Rudi E. Scheidt's vision. Alongside his family, he aspired to create a world-class performing arts center for their beloved hometown. After two decades of dedication and planning, the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center officially opened its doors on February 4, 2023.
- The Department of Theatre & Dance, located in the College of Communication and Fine Arts at the University of Memphis, fosters the development of our students on an individual basis. We offer a BFA in Theatre with concentrations in performance, musical theatre, dance, dance science and design and technical production as well as an MFA in Theatre with concentrations in directing and design and technical production. We tailor our program to your needs. We offer dynamic performance, design, and production opportunities both in the classroom and in our four performance spaces. We also create an intimate community for intense one-on-one learning opportunities. Our faculty nurtures the individual progress of each student. We offer the opportunity for students to explore a range of areas within the theatre or a specialization in only one.