Staged Reading: The Designated Mourner

Written by Wallace Shawn
Directed by Michael Siebrass and Jill Turnbow
Artistic Direction by Michael Siebrass

Show Times

August 7 – August 8, 2026

 Fri @ 7pm
 Sat @ 2pm & 7pm

About

Wallace Shawn’s 1996 play explores the relationship of three intellectuals. The three exist in a near-future, authoritarian state where culture is suppressed. Told through three interwoven monologues, the play chronicles the parallel decline of a marriage and the country’s descent into fascism, exploring themes of art, politics, and survival as the characters grapple with their changing world and their own values.

The performance will run approximately two hours including one 15 minute intermission.

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A staged reading is a unique style of theatre that strips storytelling down to its essentials. Performers read from scripts while incorporating simple movements to bring the story to life. Without full sets, costumes, or extensive props, the focus shifts to the words, the actors, and the imagination.

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