Machinal

Thursday, April 8 at 7:30PM
Friday, April 9 at 7:30PM
Saturday, April 10 at 2:30PM
Saturday, April 10 at 7:30PM
Sunday, April 11 at 2:30PM

by Sophie Treadwell

Directed by Carolyn Coulson
Set design by Kristina Bracewell
Lighting design by Terry Jorgensen
Costume design by Samantha Hicks

Step into the haunting and expressionistic world of Machinal, Sophie Treadwell’s groundbreaking 1928 drama inspired by the real-life trial of Ruth Snyder. Told through a series of episodic, emotionally charged scenes, Machinal follows a young woman trapped within the relentless machinery of societal expectations as she struggles against marriage, motherhood and a world that denies her autonomy and voice.

Fearlessly innovative and strikingly contemporary, Machinal blends poetic language, stylized movement and expressionistic storytelling to create a powerful portrait of isolation, longing and rebellion. Nearly a century after its debut, Treadwell’s tour de force remains a gripping and deeply resonant exploration of womanhood, identity and the human cost of conformity.

Suggested Show Rating: PG-13