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UofM presents "The Night Witches," a story of WWII women aviators

The mainstage season concludes at the University of Memphis (UofM) Department of Theatre and Dance with "The Night Witches" by Rachel Bublitz. Based on a true story, the play follows the Soviet Union’s all-female 588th Night Bomber Regiment, whose pilots flew fragile planes of plywood and canvas to drop bombs on Nazi soldiers in the night to keep them from sleeping.

Darel Snodgrass spoke with director Kaylea Jo Egnor about this story of courage, friendship, and resilience among a legendary group of women.

Event Details:
Date: Thursday, April 23 — Sunday, April 26 (times vary)
Location: Edward and Bernice Humphreys Theatre Building (3745 Central Ave)
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From signing on to announce Morning Edition in 1987 to becoming Director of Radio in 2020, Darel Snodgrass' career at WKNO has grown alongside the station’s role as a trusted source for NPR news and Mid-South arts coverage. Today, he continues to guide WKNO Radio while expanding its reach through new forms of media.