Witchland

Witchland – a new and exciting theatrical experience – is not your normal theatrical play-going night out – instead, it combines elements of traditional theatrical storytelling with immersive haunted elements – think of it like going to a Haunted House, for young adults/adults – based on a real place. It’s moving, funny…and will scare the bejeezus out of you.

The story of Witchland is based on the author’s...

Witchland – a new and exciting theatrical experience – is not your normal theatrical play-going night out – instead, it combines elements of traditional theatrical storytelling with immersive haunted elements – think of it like going to a Haunted House, for young adults/adults – based on a real place. It’s moving, funny…and will scare the bejeezus out of you.

The story of Witchland is based on the author’s experiences growing up in Richland, a small town in

Eastern Washington – deemed “the most toxic place in the Western Hemisphere”. It tells the story of a family who moves to a town plagued by decades of misfortune. Is the terror they are shrouded in due to the nuclear reactor that the town revolves around – or is it something more sinister? And what about that mysterious elderly woman who lives across the street, alone in her run-down government home, piles of sticks and all – is she actually a witch, or just another victim of … WITCHLAND?

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Witchland

ALI: Black, late teens, female; strong willed, smart and funny. The hero of the play.
VAN: Male, 40’s – 50’s; gay, dramatic, quick-witted, a bit flamboyant. Restaurant manager. Drinking problem.
JARED: Male, 40’s – 50’s; gay, centered, calm, Environmental Engineer.
SHANNON: Caucasian, teenage girl; a bit spacy, flighty.
BRETT: Male, teenage boy; normal everyday high school jock-type.
THE WITCH/JUDITH JAMES: Elderly lady, haunting look, doesn’t speak much but able to be scary and otherworldly without saying too much.
OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL CAST MEMBERS:
YOUNG WITCH/BEVERLY/WITCH DOUBLE: Younger version of The Witch. If possible, three witches to be used throughout the play in different ways.
WITCH DOUBLE: Another younger version of The Witch.
RICHLAND DOUBLES: 2-3 extras/stagehands

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Manhattan Repertory Theatre, Year 2024
  • Type Professional, Organization Revolution Stage Company, Year 2024
  • Type Professional, Organization Backyard Renaissance Theatre Comany, Year 2021

Awards

  • Best Actor, Best Actor, Best Actress
    Desert Theatre League
    Finalist
    2024
  • Best Live Production
    Broadway World San Diego
    Selection
    2021
  • Top Live Shows of 2021
    San Diego Union Tribune
    Selection
    2021