Esme's Last Seance

SPIRITUALIST SEEKS HELP IN THE TEST OF OUR TIMES. MIGHT TWO MINDS, PROPERLY ATTUNED IN THIS LIFE, MEET IN THE NEXT?

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.

Esme's Last Seance is an original drama that delves into questions of love, death, and purpose in life 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.

Performances will run from October 18th-27th, 2024 in the Skinner Studio upstairs at Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St, Philadelphia PA 19103. Please note that the Skinner Studio is only accessible via two flights of stairs; Plays & Players has no elevator or lift.

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. Lighting Design: Alexa Pennington. Costume & Set Design: Sarah Billings. Sound Design: Troy Schipdam. Promotional Photography: Sophie Porter-Hyatt.