UW Drama offers Everybody May 21-31, 2026

Everybody

By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

Directed by Chi-wang Yang

May 21 - 31, 2026

The University of Washington School of Drama’s final show of the season, Everybody, by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, directed by Professor Chi-wang Yang opens May 21, 2026.

At “God’s” command, “Death” summons “Everybody” to go on the long and difficult journey to give a presentation to “God” on Everybody’s life and why they have lived it the way that they have. 

Everybody wants to bring along a friend, and Death says it’s fine if Everybody can find someone to volunteer. 

Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins based the play on the 15th century morality play, Everyman. 

Professor Chi-wang Yang directs this production in which each night the performers’ roles will be determined by a lottery to determine which role will be played by which performer. Everybody reveals to us the value of our relationships and how to live with intention amid uncertainty.

Creative team

• Directed by Chi-wang Yang
• Scenic Design by An-lin Dauber
• Costume Design Allison Macip-Palacios and Laurence Wulfe
• Lighting Design by Aiden Bonheyo
• Sound Design by Alex Parr

Stage Manager: Sammy Weinert

Performances May 21 - 31, 2026 at the Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse 4045 University Way NE

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