The House Devours

by Riley Gene

In ancient, Connacht Ireland, where the supernatural lingers in every shadow, a family battles to escape a haunting cycle of generational abuse. "The House Devours" unearths secrets buried deep within the O’Halloran home, where each echo and vision threatens to reveal a dark past that is eating them alive. As the family struggles against the malevolent forces entwined with their bloodline, the O’Halloran women...

In ancient, Connacht Ireland, where the supernatural lingers in every shadow, a family battles to escape a haunting cycle of generational abuse. "The House Devours" unearths secrets buried deep within the O’Halloran home, where each echo and vision threatens to reveal a dark past that is eating them alive. As the family struggles against the malevolent forces entwined with their bloodline, the O’Halloran women must choose between satiating the house’s desires or intercepting the family’s fate. This gut-twisting play weaves a tale of horror and resilience, where the ultimate battle is not just for survival, but for the soul.

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The House Devours

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  • Mariah Lee Squires & S.W. Jones: The House Devours by Riley Gene
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    The House Devours is a deeply affecting play that hits you in the gut. The use of horror on stage is deftly manipulated and crafts an excellent metaphor for trauma left unaddressed. It is a haunting examination of generational cycles of abuse that will leave you wishing you could jump in and intervene directly in the character's lives.

    The House Devours is a deeply affecting play that hits you in the gut. The use of horror on stage is deftly manipulated and crafts an excellent metaphor for trauma left unaddressed. It is a haunting examination of generational cycles of abuse that will leave you wishing you could jump in and intervene directly in the character's lives.

    ”

Character Information

  • Derbail
    The first generation
    Irish
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Diarmuid
    The second generation, older than Aimiliona
    Irish
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary
  • Aimiliona
    The second generation, younger than Diarmuid
    Irish
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Seigine
    The third generation, older than Fianait
    Irish
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary
  • Fianait
    The third generation, younger than Seigine
    Irish
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary

Development History

  • Workshop, Sound Theatre Company, 2024