"The Burning Room,” written by Darrel A. Holnes and winner of Wichita State University’s 2009 New Playwright Competition, will be presented by the School of Performing Arts Second Stage Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, Nov. 11-14, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14-15, in the Welsbacher Theatre in the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex at 5015 E. 29th St. N.

“The Burning Room” explores the relationships between men and women, Latino culture and spirituality.

Isabel, a Columbian immigrant, is enjoying her new life in America. As she and her Mexican American boyfriend Pedro celebrate his sister Carla’s birthday, Isabel gets the shock of her life when she is visited by her “cousin” Mario and the life she thought she left behind in Medellin. Isabel’s real past life starts to be revealed to Pedro, a Houston cop. Pedro, along with Carla’s husband, Raul, who is also a Houston cop, begin to investigate Mario. What Pedro and Raul encounter on their journey is a supernatural twist they didn’t bargain for.

“The Burning Room” features WSU students Esmeralda Carlos Banuelos, Ashley Cravens, Nick Smith, Raul Herrera, Josh Zavella, Heather Miller, Lauren Rust, Marius Ausbee and Cristina Hink.

It is directed by WSU Theatre major Paula Makar. Design team includes student designers Tyler Lessin (sets), Kevin Sagamang (lights), Ashley Hibler (costumes), and Kenton D. Elworth (props).

For information, contact the College of Fine Arts Box Office at (316) 978-3233.