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33rd Annual Dead Writers | October 26, 2024

Every October, the English Department hosts the Dead Writers event, where literary icons rise from the grave for one eerie night of performances, costumes, and prizes. This year, the 33rd Annual Dead Writers Event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Goldie’s AK, with doors opening at 6pm and the show starting at 7pm.

Tickets are sold at the door. $20 for general admission, $10 for UAF students with ID. 21+ only, no exceptions.

See the Poster
Brandi Jo Nyberg flicks water from a plastic cup onto the audience during a reading at the 28th annual 2018 Dead Writers event hosted by the UAF English department on Friday, October 26th, 2022 at the Blue Loon. UAF Photo by Sarah Manriquez

How to Participate

We invite you to step into the shoes of a famous deceased author and bring their words to life! Here’s how to get involved:

Choose an Author

Pick a deceased writer whose work you admire.

Dress the Part

Come in full costume as that author—the more creative, the better!

Prepare a Reading

Select a brief excerpt from their work to perform (no longer than 5 minutes).

 

If you’re up for the challenge, in this year’s frightfully fun lineup.

What to Expect at the Event

Even if you don’t want to perform, join us as an audience member for a night of literary thrills! There will be ghostly readings, ghoulish costumes, and plenty of prizes, including:

🎭 Best Dressed
💀 Most "Humerus" Ensemble
📖 Most Unique Reading

Performers receive FREE entry—just show up in full costume! Spectators are welcome to attend and enjoy the spooky fun.

Venue Info

Costume: Full costume required for all performers for free entry.

Performance Length: Each reading should be 5 minutes or less.

Whether you’re performing or watching, this event promises a night of haunting entertainment, celebrating the words and voices of authors long gone.

Performer at the 2018 Dead Writers event held at the Blue Loon. UAF Photo by Sarah Manriquez

Postmortem

After Dead Writers, we’ll update this page with highlights from the night. Stay tuned for photos of the best costumes and a recap of the winners from each prize category.

or simply mark your calendar to join us for a spooky literary evening! 

 

Performer at the 2023 Dead Writers event. UAF Photo by Sarah Manriquez

Event Information

Date
Saturday, October 26, 2024

Time
Doors open at 6pm, and the event starts at 7pm

Location
Goldie’s AK
659 5th Ave, Fairbanks, AK 9970
on Dance Theatre Fairbanks's stage

Performance Registration


Tickets (Sold at the Door)
$20 General Admission
$10 UAF Students with ID


ATTENDEES & PERFORMERS MUST BE 21+