GASLIGHT

Gaslight
By Steven Dietz
Based on the original play by Patrick Hamilton
Directed by Molly Smith

Perseverance Theatre founder Molly Smith returns to direct this psychological thriller adapted by Steven Dietz from Patrick Hamilton’s hit 1939 play (which inspired the 1944 film starring Ingrid Bergman). Gaslight thrillingly delves into the horrors of psychological abuse, where the truth is fickle for characters and audience alike. With undertones of Sherlock Holmes and film noir, it’s a story replete with mystery, double-crosses and the injustice of emotional abuse.

In this turn-of-the-century Victorian thriller, strange things start to happen to the newlyweds Bella and Jack as their seemingly perfect marriage devolves into something sinister. Why is the attic door locked? Whose footsteps wander the halls at night? And is that gaslight flickering… or not? Bella’s reality is twisted, forcing her to question both the truth and her husband’s intentions in this haunting thriller based on the acclaimed play and classic film that gave rise to 2022’s word of the year: “gaslight.”

February 27 - March 14, 2027

Saturday February 27 - 7:30pm
Sunday February 28 - 4:00pm PAYC*

Thursday March 4 - 7:30pm PAYC*
Friday March 5 - 7:30pm
Saturday March 6 - 7:30pm
Sunday March 7 - 4:00pm

Thursday March 11 - 7:30pm
Friday March 12 - 7:30pm
Saturday March 13 - 7:30pm
Sunday March 14 - 4:00pm

*Pay-As-You-Can at the door