One-act musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda explores the cost of a youthful mistake
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — APRIL 3, 2025 — The Department of Performing, Visual Arts and Communications at Dutchess Community College, in collaboration with the Masquers’ Guild Theatre Club, will present Lin-Manuel Miranda’s "21 Chump Street" on April 10 and 11 in the College’s Black Box Theatre.
Written by Lin-Manuel Miranda ("Hamilton," "Moana"), "21 Chump Street" tells the true story of high school senior Justin Laboy, who makes an “irreversibly bad decision” for the sake of the girl he loves. Miranda was inspired to write the musical after the story gained national attention on the NPR podcast, This American Life.
Performance Schedule:
- Thursday, April 10: 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. (evening show includes a talk back)
- Friday, April 11: 12:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. (evening show includes a talk back)
Tickets are free, with a suggested donation of $5 at the door to support the Masquers’ Guild Theatre Club. Performances will be held on DCC’s main campus, located at 53 Pendell Road in Poughkeepsie, in Dutchess Hall, Room 202A.
Content advisory: The show contains adult language, drug use and depictions of violent police activity.
For information, visit www.sunydutchess.edu/events.
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Founded in 1957, Dutchess Community College is a two-year community college that has earned a reputation for providing an outstanding education and offers one of the lowest tuition rates in New York state. The College currently has four locations including its main campus in Poughkeepsie, DCC @ Fishkill, DCC @ HVR Airport, and DCC @ the Family Partnership Center. For more information visit www.sunydutchess.edu.