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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.

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

Featuring

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

and guest artists Stephanie Baird and James Owens.

“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.”

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

“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.

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

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