Witch by Jen Silverman
Directed by Marissa Lounello
Power. Temptation. Rebellion.
Witch is a dark comedy set in a semi-medieval village in an unspecified time and place.
In this kingdom, Deals with the Devil are the hot new trend and everyone has a burning desire to make their dreams come true. A charming yet manipulative devil works his way through town offering power, status, revenge, and love in exchange for your eternal soul; afterall, what do you really need it for?
𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀
Monday February 16 and Wednesday February 18, 6:30 PM - 9:00PM
𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀
May 8-10 & 14-17 || Mandatory Tech Week May 1-7
𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀
A charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their darkest wishes. Elizabeth should be his easiest target, having been labeled a “witch” and cast out by the town, but her soul is not so readily bought. As the devil returns to convince her – and then returns again – unexpected passions flare, alliances are formed, and the village is forever changed. An inventive retelling of a Jacobean drama, this sharp, subversive fable debates how much our souls are worth when hope is hard to come by.
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗧𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄
*Sides and selected readings will be provided to auditioners (no monologue prep or anything like that necessary).
*Performers of all ethnicities, ages, and genders are encouraged to audition!
*There will be light intimacy and fight choreography.
𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀
Elizabeth Sawyer (F, 40s–60s): The protagonist and social pariah. She is cynical, intelligent, and fiercely independent, refusing to sell her soul to Scratch despite her poverty and isolation. She acts as the moral center, observing the village's corruption.
Scratch (M, 20s–30s): A charming, "junior" devil or traveling salesman figure who manipulates villagers by granting desires in exchange for souls. He becomes unexpectedly infatuated with Elizabeth, challenging his own existence and rules.
Sir Arthur Banks (M, 50s–60s): A wealthy, powerful, and greedy landowner who is grieving his late wife.
Cuddy Banks (M, 20s–30s): Sir Arthur’s son. He is painfully shy, a Morris dancer, and secretly in love with/hates his rival, Frank.
Frank Thorney (M, 20s–30s): The confident, charming, and ruthless adopted son of Sir Arthur, driven by immense ambition to secure the inheritance.
Winnifred (F, 20s–30s): Sir Arthur’s resigned and pragmatic servant, who is secretly married to Frank
Don’t want to act but want to be involved? No problem! We are looking to fill the following volunteer positions for this production:
Light / Sound board ops (no experience needed, we will teach you!)
Stage Manager / Stage Hands
Concessions volunteers for show dates
Intimacy Coordinator
Want to help out but don’t see your skillset listed above? Shoot us an email! Please contact us at
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