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A witty Theatrical Collage adorned with live music and physical comedy

inspired by the illustrations of Edward Gorey, Victorian reverie, ill-fated romance,

calamitous croquet, and the dangers of windy cliffs.

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These dark comedic vignettes also feature a seance, precocious children, and will transport you into a world where unseen dangers cause laughter.

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Featuring

Gwen Grastorf, Mark Jaster, Sabrina Mandell, Sarah Olmsted Thomas

and guest artists Stephanie Baird and James Owens.

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“Wickedly funny...a Gorey illustration brought to life.

It's a feather that will tickle your fancy.”  

- Washington Post

“Gleams with the precision that has become Happenstance’s hallmark...

a ghoulishly gratifying showcase of Edward Gorey-inspired grim reapings.”

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“…a wonderfully imagined, expertly choreographed meditation on a theme…”

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“The paradox of this company is how the severity of their physical technique opens up boundless opportunities for humor.”

- Washington City Paper

@ 59E59 Theaters

59 East 59th St. NYC

October 8 - November 2, 2025​

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"All of the role-juggling performers prove themselves to be adepts of the deadpan, the sidelong glance, the freeze and the pregnant pause."

               - The Washington Post

We are funded in part by the Maryland State Arts Council.

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Thank you MSAC! To discover more about the Maryland State Arts Council and how they impact Maryland, visit msac.org

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If you would like to support the work of Happenstance Theater, you can do that HERE.

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