A supremely absurd premise, but if you're willing to suspend all disbelief, you will have a wonderful romp in the dark world of this play! As silly as it is, it makes a point about people who move through the world obliviously, constructing realities that suit them rather than seeing the truth...which becomes complicated when you introduce a character whose power comes from being seen! Every character is uniquely broken and flawed. Lots of cool opportunities for design here, too!

A darkly comic and imaginative reworking of myth, Medusa of Newtown Square blends satire with supernatural intrigue to striking effect. Dan West crafts a vivid clash between suburban normalcy and ancient power, with sharp, witty dialogue and bold theatrical turns. The play’s escalating absurdity is balanced by an undercurrent of menace, creating a smart, engaging, and highly original piece.

Medusa of Newtown Square is a smart, funny, and quietly moving play that blends contemporary realism with classical mythology in a way that feels both accessible and surprising. Dan West takes an iconic figure from Greek myth and places her in the middle of suburban America, using that collision to explore grief, denial, belief, and the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive.