woman looks suspiciously at slumped manCaitlin Miller plays Jean, a woman who gets entangled in the life of a stranger when she answers his cell phone, in the current production from University Players.

Curtain rising on theatre opener

Dead Man’s Cell Phone, opening Friday, Oct. 21, in Essex Hall Theatre, heralds a return to live performances for University Players after two and half years of virtual shows.

The play considers the value of real connection and the need to unravel our complicated lives.

Performances run through Oct. 30. Tickets are available at the online box office at www.universityplayers.com.