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Witch Hunt Theatre Company

Witch Hunt Theatre Company creates thought-provoking performances that explore the complexities of human relationships and societal issues, fostering connection and dialogue through innovative storytelling and diverse voices in theatre.

When 5 unlikely students at an all girls high school find themselves in detention together, they realize their hunger for connection runs deeper than anyone imagined&hellip;KEY WORDS: dark comedy, feral, intimate Written &amp; Directed by Lane BournanCast:Kendall TurnerHampton RichardsJuliet MalherbeErika KnebelSarah Akand

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A night of spine tingling tales with Witch Hunt Theatre...

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Join Witch Hunt Theatre for&nbsp;Ghosts &amp; Spirits at Alibi-Boston! We invite you into an evening of uncovering what souls may remain in the space we sit in...

Ghosts & Spirits

As a young woman, I approach my life with constant vigilance: &nbsp;looking behind me when walking down the street, repeatedly rehearsing what I would do if a man broke into my apartment. However, my biggest fears revolve around those men who are closest to me, particularly in &nbsp;romantic and sexual encounters. Over three-quarters of female murder victims know their perpetrator intimately. Closer Than You&#39;d Think was created through the response, commentary, and catharsis around this fear. The script practically writes itself: girl meets boy, boy turns out to be crazy, girl gets murdered. I was especially excited to lean into the stresses that come with the world of cell phones and online dating. In fact, the entire script takes place on the phone and is meant to be done twice. The first time the audience watches Cassidy and can only hear her side of the conversation. Conversely, in Act Two, we only see and hear Steven&rsquo;s side of the conversation. The audience&rsquo;s inability to hear both sides of the dialogue at once allows me to manipulate their assumptions about each character based not on what is actually being said but rather on what they assume is being said. Originally mounted in 2021, the play has now been performed three times in various locations: a beautiful home tucked in the woods in Oregon, a one-bedroom apartment in the heart of Boston, and, most recently, in a two-story historic home in Stephen King&#39;s hometown - Bangor, Maine. With each iteration, the story remained the same but the the space recontextualized the narrative and changed the audience&#39;s relationship to the characters in ways I could never have imagined. I am excited to take these discoveries into the next iteration of this script.&nbsp; For those of you who saw the play, I think you will see the vision for the film version immediately. For those of you who haven&#39;t, this will be your chance to engage in what truly is the magnum opus of my young artistic life. Closer Than You&#39;d Think (film) will have jump scares, red herrings, a love story, clues everywhere, and a last-second plot twist - everything an audience could want from a horror movie. The only thing left to do is make it. I hope you&rsquo;ll join us.

As a young woman, I approach my life with constant vigilance: looking behind me when walking down the street, repeatedly rehearsing what I would do if a man broke into my apartment. However, my biggest fears revolve around those men who are closest to me, particularly in romantic and sexual encounters. Over three-quarters of female murder victims know their perpetrator intimately. Closer Than You'd Think was created through the response, commentary, and catharsis around this fear.The script practically writes itself: girl meets boy, boy turns out to be crazy, girl gets murdered. I was especially excited to lean into the stresses that come with the world of cell phones and online dating. In fact, the entire script takes place on the phone and is meant to be done twice. The first time the audience watches Cassidy and can only hear her side of the conversation. Conversely, in Act Two, we only see and hear Steven’s side of the conversation. The audience’s inability to hear both sides of the dialogue at once allows me to manipulate their assumptions about each character based not on what is actually being said but rather on what they assume is being said.Originally mounted in 2021, the play has now been performed three times in various locations: a beautiful home tucked in the woods in Oregon, a one-bedroom apartment in the heart of Boston, and, most recently, in a two-story historic home in Stephen King's hometown - Bangor, Maine. With each iteration, the story remained the same but the the space recontextualized the narrative and changed the audience's relationship to the characters in ways I could never have imagined. I am excited to take these discoveries into the next iteration of this script. For those of you who saw the play, I think you will see the vision for the film version immediately. For those of you who haven't, this will be your chance to engage in what truly is the magnum opus of my young artistic life. Closer Than You'd Think (film) will have jump scares, red herrings, a love story, clues everywhere, and a last-second plot twist - everything an audience could want from a horror movie.The only thing left to do is make it. I hope you’ll join us.

Closer Than You'd Think: Film Fundraiser

At first, everything seems perfect for Hinge-matched Cassidy and Steven. But as coincidences begin to pile up, Cassidy begins to wonder how much of her life he can already see...KEY WORDS: psychological thriller, paranoia, voyeuristic

Closer Than You'd Think

Something is very wrong on this farm...behind the smiles of the farmers, nothing is quite what is seems. Help your tour guide uncover what&#39;s really happening as she searches the grounds for answers, and find out what&#39;s been lurking in the dark... before it finds you first. Recommended for ages 13+. Audience members under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. This production includes darkness, walking on uneven ground, and frightening content that may not be suitable for everyone; please consider these factors before purchasing. By purchasing a ticket, you acknowledge and accept the risks associated with participating in this event.

Reap & Sow

Something is very wrong on this farm...behind the smiles of the farmers, nothing is quite what is seems. Help your tour guide uncover what&#39;s really happening as she searches the grounds for answers, and find out what&#39;s been lurking in the dark... before it finds you first. Recommended for ages 13+. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. This production includes darkness, walking on uneven ground, and frightening content that may not be suitable for everyone; please consider these factors before purchasing. By purchasing a ticket, you acknowledge and accept the risks associated with participating in this event.

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