simon says
A dramatized seance
Written by Mat Schaffer
In an effort to scientifically prove the existence of the soul after death, Professor Williston has spent more than a decade studying James, a talented young psychic. James explores his extrasensory ability by channeling Simon, an all-knowing being, who offers wisdom from beyond. When Annie, a recent widow, comes to their home for a reading, events that took place two thousand years ago will culminate, achieving reunion, redemption and resolution in the present day.
“There are no accidents” —Simon
2024 production
October 16 - 27, 2024
Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA
Directed by Myriam Cyr
Executive Produced by Catherine Stramer; Produced by Myiram Cyr and Linda Menzies
Set Design & Costume Design by Catherine Stramer
Lighting Design by Len Schnabel
Prop Design by Noah Greenstein
Audio/Visual, Original Music by Tyler Flahive
CAST
Williston: Malcolm Ingram**
James: Kayode Akinyemi*
Annie: Molly Chiffer
**Member of Actor’s Equity
*Member of SAG-AFTRA
2016 production
July 6 - 30, 2016
New York Premiere
Produced by Little Seer Productions, Andy Samberg, and Jay Pension
Directed by Myriam Cyr
Set Design by Janie Howland
Lighting Design by John Malinowski
Costume Design by Catherine Stramer
The Culture Project, Lynn Redgrave Theater, New York
Punctuate4 Productions NYC
I’ve never been to a channeling. I’ve only seen them on television and in documentaries — with men or women closing their eyes, shuddering and lapsing into oddly high voices and unfamiliar syntax as ancient spirits supposedly speak through them. But the one in Mat Schaffer’s “Simon Says,” at the Lynn Redgrave Theater, feels like the real thing, and it’s kind of thrilling. —New York Times.
Whether you believe, disbelieve, or want to believe, this play will spark your imagination and send chills up your spine. —Edge Boston
Compelling Psychic drama. —Boston Herald
An intersection of realms: physical and metaphysical, religious and scientific, dramatic and realistic. —Boston Globe
Beautifully written. —Al Chase, White Rhino Report
CAST (AEA)
Williston: Brian Murray*(AEA)
James: Anthony Goes*(AEA)
Annie: Venessa Britting*(AEA)
*Member of Actor’s Equity
