10/24/2024
"When the sun goes down and the stars come out, dear, my poor heart's split in twain 🎶
See, I do not have thee here with me and you must be near again..."🎶🪕🎺
In addition to a live, improvised jazz score, Esme's Last Seance features two original songs performed by the actors, co-written by playwright Evelyn Richardson .richardson.wt, musician Jason Das , and director Sarah Billings 🔮📚🕯️
You have four more chances to hear them at ESME'S LAST SEANCE, closing on Sunday October 27th!
Inspired by the real experiment conducted by Thomas Lynn Bradford and Ruth Doran in 1921, this world premiere play by Philadelphia playwright Evelyn Richardson takes us to a stately manor where five occultists gather, joining hands and lighting candles to pierce the veil into that unknown country which none of us has ever seen, yet all of us must ever go.
BUT their earnest attempts are thwarted by the jazz party next door, played live backstage by Krista Antenucci on trumpet, Jason Das on guitar, and Sequoyah Leaf on clarinet 🎺🪕🎶
Esme's Last Seance is an original drama that delves into questions of love, loss, and afterlife as Esme's unwavering faith is challenged by companions who refuse to believe that she can make contact with the man she loves even after his death.
Tickets are available now, including Pay What You Can tickets for every show at sewer-rats.com 🔮📚🕯️🐀
Written by Evelyn Richardson. Directed by Sarah Billings. Featuring Larry Beck, Sean Begane, Sarah Billings, Gabe Buyske-Friedberg, Matthew DeCostanza, Gracie Hudson, and Taylor Morgan. Musicians: Krista Antenucci, Jason Das, Sequoyah Leaf. Costume, Set, and Prop Design: Sarah Billings. Lighting Design: Alexa Pennington. Sound Design: Troy Schipdam. Stage Manager: Sophie Koester. Producer: Daniel Korn.
