Witch
Witch
By Jen Silverman
Directed by Krista Schafer
Performances: Oct. 25, 26, 27 & Nov. 1, 2, 3, 2024
Times: Fridays & Saturdays: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 3 p.m.
Location: The Marlene Boll Theatre, 1401 Broadway Street, Detroit
Overview: Prepare to be spellbound by this sharp and subversive fable, where the boundaries between good and evil blur. In the quaint village of Edmonton, a mysterious figure with devilish charm appears offering to fulfill the deepest desires of its inhabitants. Elizabeth, a woman ostracized by the village and labeled a “witch,” should prove an easy target, but what unfolds is a captivating dance igniting unexpected passions and forging unlikely alliances. In this modern twist on a classic Jacobean drama, witness the transformation of a community grappling with the value of their souls in times of adversity.
This play contains adult subject matter and violence, and is not recommended to those under the age of 13.
Witch runs 90 minutes with no intermission.
Special Events:
- Friday, October 25 | Opening Night Reception & Celebration: Celebrate the opening of Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s 54th season with cast and crew. Sponsored by Thomas E. Page ’71, ’76.
- Sunday, October 27 | Devil in the Details: Delve into the fascinating history of devils in literature and arts, from ancient mythologies to modern interpretations, reflecting society’s changing fears and moral dilemmas. Presented by UDM’s Religious Studies Department as part of the Detroit Theatre Discussion Project.
- Friday, November 1 | Community Night. All tickets $10!
- Saturday, November 2 | CHASS Night at the Theatre: $5 tickets for students and alumni of the College of Liberal Arts & Education/College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences with code CHASS24. Free tickets to faculty/staff of CLAE/CHASS by emailing theatre@udmercy.edu