09/29/2025
ROWLAND HALL TO PRESENT SALT LAKE CITY READING OF ‘ENOUGH! PLAYS TO END GUN VIOLENCE’ DURING OCTOBER NATIONWIDE PREMIERE
SALT LAKE CITY—Rowland Hall is proud to announce its participation in the 2025 nationwide reading of ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence. The reading, followed by a brief panel discussion, will take place on Wednesday, October 8, at 7 pm in the Larimer Center for the Performing Arts. Admission is free.
Rowland Hall’s reading is part of a coordinated series of events taking place in 69 communities across 32 US states and territories, as well as Germany. It is the only reading in Utah. Participating communities will read six short plays about gun violence, all written by teens. Plays explore many angles of gun violence in America, from classrooms to neighborhoods to families, with a goal to unite art, activism, and youth voices to confront one of the defining issues of our time.
“These plays cut straight to the heart of what it means to grow up in America today,” said Michael Cotey, creator of ENOUGH! and Joaquin Oliver Artistic Produce. “They remind us that the voices most impacted by gun violence—young people—are also among the most powerful in driving change.”
When asked why Rowland Hall chose to join this year’s event, theatre teacher Matt Sincell shared, “Last year, one of Rowland Hall’s recent alums wrote a play for this contest and ended up being selected as one of the top 20 finalists. When we had an opportunity to then take part in the nationwide reading, my students were energized to add their voice to the national conversation.
“Unfortunately, the recent events across the country and in our own backyard have made these plays even more immediate. Governor Cox said that we all have a choice as to how we respond. My students have chosen to respond by amplifying the words of their fellow artists who demand an end to gun violence. We invite anyone, regular citizens and elected officials, to simply bear witness to what our young adults have to say.”
Performance Details
Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Larimer Center for the Performing Arts
843 Lincoln Street, Salt Lake City
Content advisory: ENOUGH! includes discussions, but not graphic depictions, of school shootings, officer-involved shootings, su***de and domestic violence. Due to the mature content, the event is recommended for students in grades 9 and up.
About ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence
ENOUGH! empowers teens to confront gun violence by writing 10-minute plays that spark community conversation and inspire meaningful action on gun violence. Each fall, organizations nationwide present readings of six new teen-written plays, connecting local audiences to youth voices and local solutions.
This spring, ENOUGH! received 127 submissions from across the country. This year’s short plays were selected by a panel, including New York Times-bestselling author Jason Reynolds, Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and nationally recognized dramatists.
About Rowland Hall
Founded in 1867, Rowland Hall is Utah's oldest independent coeducational college-preparatory day school, serving students in 3PreK through 12th grade. Driven by our vision of developing people the world needs, we believe in a transformational education that gives students agency and purpose, connects them to their global community and empowers them to make the world a better place for all.
