Tickets On Sale For Geneva's Playhouse 38's Spooky Spectacular

GENEVA, IL — With Halloween quickly approaching, Geneva’s Playhouse 38 has announced an upcoming performance that is sure to leave its audience feeling the season.

Playhouse 38, which is operated by the Geneva Park District, recently announced that tickets are now on sale for the theatrical performance of “The Shadow Over Dunwich,” a spooky fall production by local playwright Jonathan Tobin.

“The Shadow Over Dunwich”, which is Inspired by the life and works of H.P. Lovecraft, follows the famed horror writer during the Spring of 1925. Dealing with a bout of writer’s block, Lovecraft tries to find his muse by visiting the mysterious town of Dunwich, Mass. What begins as a weekend filled with intrigue and inspiration, quickly devolves into something strange and sinister. Lovecraft’s investigation into the oddities of Dunwich forces him to become a character of his own fictional nightmares, according to a news release announcing the news production.

The show is directed by Garrett McCann, and the Stage Manager is Nickolena Sellen.

The cast includes Susan Beehn, John Button, Yuma Garland, Remya Joseph, Dan Knauf, Jerome Marzullo, McCann, and Fred Slate.

“Although we hopefully can't relate to Lovecraft's fears of monsters, fish people, and ancient beings, the fear of the unknown and of losing control of the world around us is something that can speak to us all,” McCann said in a news release. ‘The Shadow Over Dunwich’ shows us what it's like to face those fears. It also offers plenty of colorful characters and strange phenomenon to keep us on our toes ending with a pulse-pounding second act. You won't want to miss the untold story of one of horror's greatest influences.”

Performances run the weekend of Oct. 27-29 at 321 Stevens St., Suite P, in Geneva. Showtimes are at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29. Tickets are available for $15 each ($20 the day of the performance).

Individuals are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance at Playhouse 38's website or in person at Sunset Community Center or Stephen Persinger Recreation Center. While content is appropriate for all ages, the recommended audience for this production for residents 10 years old and older. The performance is open to all ages. Snacks, water, soft drinks, and adult beverages will be available for purchase.

Information about group sales discounts is available by calling the park district at (630)232-4542.