WITCH HOUSE

How do we evaluate the worth of art? Does its survival matter only to its creator -- or to the community as well? Over decades, an outsider artist’s whimsical concrete statues have attracted traffic, vandals, and admirers…and resulted in the unfortunate label “witch.” After her death, the artist attends a neighborhood meeting to witness her exasperated neighbors’ debate over the fate of her beloved art. Tricky questions arise about taste, individual rights and property values…WITCH HOUSE light-heartedly explores the role of art and community.

CASTING: 7 actors (3W, 4M). Diversity welcome.
SET REQUIREMENTS: Living room next to yard with suggestions of outsider art. (Immersive environment optional.)
RUN TIME: 1 hour, 45 minutes (no intermission)

PRODUCTION History

Readings:
Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Milwaukee, WI – 2016
Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Milwaukee, WI – 2015
Carthage College, Kenosha, WI – 2015

Awards

Todd McNerney Playwriting Award, Finalist – 2017
Wisconsin Wrights New Play Festival, Finalist – 2017