'Witch' casts a spell at The Carnegie this fall in partnership with CCM
The dark comedy comes to Covington Nov. 14-17, 2024
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The Carnegie and the UC College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) are joining forces this November for a production of Jen Silverman’s dramatic comedy Witch. This sharp and subversive fable plays Nov. 14-17 at The Carnegie in Northern Kentucky. Tickets are on sale now through The Carnegie's Box Office.
A beguiling devil arrives in a quiet English town to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their darkest wishes — unexpected passions flare, alliances are formed and the village is forever changed. This smart modern fable explores the intricacies of temptation and resilience.
Inspired by John Ford, Thomas Dekker and William Rowley's 1621 drama The Witch of Edmonton, Silverman's bold transformation of a Jacobean drama begs the question: would you know what to ask for if the Devil came knocking on your door?
“Witch is a bold, electrifying play that shatters expectations in thrilling ways. Silverman weaves a sharp, darkly comic tale that explores temptation and power,” says Tyler Gabbard, Director of Theatre at The Carnegie. "I'm excited to launch this new partnership with CCM with this hauntingly relevant play.”
Director Lindsey Augusta Mercer returns to helm the production after staging hit productions of Tick, Tick... Boom! and Kinky Boots for The Carnegie.
I'm excited to launch this new partnership with CCM with this hauntingly relevant play.
Tyler Gabbard, Director of Theatre at The Carnegie
Samuel Stricklen, a CCM faculty member and professional actor, plays Sir Arthur Banks. Stricklen has appeared on and off-Broadway and at regional theatres including the Old Globe, Premiere Stages, La Jolla Playhouse, the Getty Villa, Brooklyn Academy of Music and Actors Theatre of Louisville. His TV and film credits include Law and Order, Six Degrees, The Good Wife, Mozart in the Jungle, High Maintenance and more.
The CCM student cast includes Staylie Grace—an alumni of The Carnegie education department’s summer and after-school programs—and Carson Mehlbauer, who Carnegie audiences will recognize from his turn as Ambrose Kemper in Hello, Dolly! earlier this year. CCM student cast members making their Carnegie debut include Nico Graves, Debra Najor and Nikolas Gray.
Playwright Silverman is currently represented on Broadway with their new comedy, The Roommate, starring Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow.
The Carnegie and CCM present Witch from Nov. 14-17, 2024. Tickets range from $13-$35 and may be purchased by calling 859-957-1940 or by visiting thecarnegie.com.
Witch
By Jen Silverman
- Director | Lindsey Augusta Mercer
- Scenic Designer | Doug Stock
- Costume Designer | Maria Fenanda Ortiz
- Lighting Designer | Ashton Karp
- Sound Designer | Kaitlin Barnett
- Assistant Director | Hannah Toronto
- Fight Director | Gina Cerimele-Mechley
- Intimacy Coordinator | Torie Wiggins
- Production Stage Manager | Anika Shirvaikar
- Assistant Stage Manager | Ali Fishbain
- Producer | Tyler Gabbard
- Elizabeth Sawyer | Debra Najor
- Scratch | Nico Graves
- Sir Arthur Banks | Samuel Stricklen
- Cuddy Banks | Carson Mehlbauer
- Frank Thorney | Nik Gray
- Winnifred | Staylie Brunner
- Understudy | Victor Brame
- Understudy | Katie Reeser
Performance Times
- 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14
- 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15
- 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16
- 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16
- 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17
Location
The Carnegie is located at 1028 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY 41011
Directions and parking information is available on The Carnegie's website.
Purchasing Tickets
Tickets are on sale now through The Carnegie Box Office. Tickets range from $13-$35 and may be purchased by calling 859-957-1940 or by visiting thecarnegie.com.
CCM Student Tickets
Current CCM students can purchase up to two tickets for Witch and Seussical at the discounted rate of $5 per ticket.
Tickets can be purchased in person at The Carnegie Box Office with a valid student ID, over the phone at 859-957-1940, or online at thecarnegie.com. To purchase tickets online at the discounted rate, create an account using your UC email address after adding tickets to your cart. When prompted in the checkout process, enter promo code CCMSTU.
Questions? Call the Box Office at 859-957-1940 or email bberger@thecarnegie.com.
About The Carnegie
The Carnegie is Northern Kentucky’s largest multidisciplinary arts venue providing theatre events, educational programs and art exhibitions to the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati community. The Carnegie facility is home to The Carnegie Galleries, the Otto M. Budig Theatre, and the Eva G. Farris Education Center. More information about The Carnegie is available at www.thecarnegie.com or by calling 859-491-2030.
The Carnegie is supported by the generosity of tens of thousands of contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. The Carnegie receives ongoing operating support from the Kentucky Arts Council, City of Covington, Kenton County Fiscal Courts, Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation, the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, and Cincinnati International Wine Festival.
Next OnStage
CCM's Mainstage Series continues with the fairy tale opera Cendrillon playing Nov. 13-15. Then our ticketed concert series continues on Nov. 18 with performances by both the Ariel Quartet and the CCM Jazz Lab Band.
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Featured image at top: The Carnegie multidisciplinary arts venue in Northern Kentucky.
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