Coastal Carolina University alums Kevin Kane and Brandon T. Snider return to Conway with the New York-based acting group The Collective: NY for a two-night run of original performances. The group unites professional artists who create work that is emotionally truthful, accessible and socially relevant. Kane has appeared with comedian Amy Schumer in movies like Trainwreck, while Snider writes for Marvel and DC Comics.

Edwards Theatre at Coastal Carolina University. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. $17. (843) 348-2787, coastal.edu/culturalarts