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September 13, 2024
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September 22, 2024
SYNOPSIS
The Woman in Black
A Frightening Ghost Tale
By Stephen Mallatratt
Based on the Novel by Susan Hill
The framework of this spine tingler is unusual: a lawyer hires an actor to tutor him in recounting to family and friends a story that has long troubled him concerning events that transpired when he attended the funeral of an elderly recluse. There he caught sight of the woman in black, the mere mention of whom terrifies the locals, for she is a specter who haunts the neighborhood where her illegitimate child was accidentally killed. Anyone who sees her suffers a terrible tragedy! The lawyer has invited some friends to watch as he and the actor recreate the events of that dark and stormy night. A classic of the genre.
Content Warning: Descriptions of childhood death are part of this story. Also, theatrical fog is used in this production
The Woman in Black was presented by Topeka Civic Theatre in 1998.
THE WOMAN IN BLACK
Is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
www.concordtheatricals.com
CO-PRODUCERS
MEDIA SPONSORS
KMAJ Majic 107.7 – A Cumulus Station, WIBW, and WIBW.com
AUDITIONS
Saturday, August 3, 2024
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Callbacks immediately following
TICKET DATES
Friday, August 30, 2024 – RESERVATIONS OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC
SHOW TIMES
Production Dates
Friday, September 13 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, September 14 – 7:00 PM
Thursday, September 19 – 7:00 PM
Friday, September 20 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, September 21 – 7:00 PM
Sunday, September 22 – 2:00 PM Matinee
Production Staff & Cast
STAFF & CREW
Director – Joanna Lassley
Stage Manager – Amber Schmidt
Assistant Stage Manager – Kirby Whitt
CAST
Actor – Cote Werner
Kipps – Randy Lambrecht
The Woman – Amy Gilchrist
Thank you to everyone who auditioned! I appreciate all of the time, energy and talent that our auditioners put in this weekend.
Cast: Please email Kari Johnson at kari@topekacivictheatre.com to accept your role. Rehearsals will begin on Wednesday, August 7 at 7pm.