The School of Dramatic Art is throwing open the doors to its brand-new production wing, giving visitors a glimpse of backstage magic.

Over summer 2014, a dozen spaces in the basement of Essex Hall became School of Dramatic Art production workrooms, classrooms and offices where the creative hard work happens before transforming the University Players’ stages.

On Friday, March 27, from 3 to 4 p.m., staff and students will be hard at work preparing for their next production, The Nerd. They invite the campus community to visit them in the new spaces and see the exciting changes.

Signs will guide guests to the Costume, Paint, Props, and Scene Building Shops. Along the way, see plans for the design classrooms and peek into the costume and furniture storage areas.