The Conjuring

Faustus stalks into the wood to practice what he has learned, prepared to converge his knowledge with the arcane to summon the demon Mephistopheles. As he begins the incantation, the wind kicks up, causing his books to be scattered about. Demonic voices begin to whisper to Faustus as he becomes the center of a whirlwind that rips his books apart, which suddenly subsides as Mephistopheles appears.

Angels’ Entrance

The Angels manifest to sway Faustus’ choices. The Good Angel endeavors to rescue his immortal soul, imploring Faustus to seek redemption. On the other hand, the Evil Angel employs the enticements of earthly pleasures and forbidden knowledge to pull Faustus towards damnation. When they make their presence known, a dissonant angelic chorus echoes, deviating from the typical harmonious associations, adding a unique and unsettling dimension to the scene for the audience.

Mephistopheles’ Transformation

Mephistopheles’ forbidden magic pulls at the weave of creation, causing it to evoke the sound of a swift wind as the fabric of reality is torn asunder by her demonic power, transforming the clowns into animalistic forms.

Artistic Team

Properties Designer: Gia Vainisi (They/Them)

Costume Designer: Theresa J. Bush (She/They)

Makeup Designer: Izzy Christensen (She/They)

Production Stage Manager: Georgia Lemming (She/They)

Director: David Coley (He/Him)

Sound Designer: Chance Beck (He/They)

Lighting Designer: Shelby Ashley (She/Her)

Scenic Designer: Shelby Burgess (He/Him)

A black and white illustration of two women working in a laboratory. One woman is seated at a table, examining a book, with glasses and a hat, while the other woman is standing beside her, leaning over and engaging in conversation. There are laborato
A small gnome with a long beard, wearing a hat, sitting at a desk with open books, in a room with a large monster face with big eyes and sharp teeth painted on the wall behind him.
An illustration showing a man sitting in a chair, being examined or treated by a woman standing next to him. The woman appears to be a healer or doctor, and the man seems to be a patient. The setting looks like an interior room with books and papers
A skeleton standing in a room with a person, possibly a scientist or scholar, who is startled and raising his hand. The room contains books, scientific instruments, and maps. Flying creatures and clouds are seen in the background, creating a surreal,
Old illustration of a bearded man in robes and a crown standing on a circular zodiac chart, holding a cane and a book, with a strange creature resembling a dragon or demon sitting nearby reading a book. The background has a bookshelf, a painting, and
A woman in historical attire reading a book in a room with large arched windows filled with rows of candles or jars, and a small fire on the floor emitting smoke.

Paperwork

Gallery

A person standing on a circular stage illuminated with purple and pink lighting in a theatrical setting, with shelves and a curved backdrop behind.
Two performers on a dark stage with a spotlight, one holding a large open book and the other gesturing with hands, with a decorative circular pattern on the floor.
A person dressed as Harry Potter kneeling on a stage with glowing circles, in a dark room with bookshelves and blue lighting in the background.
A stage with a woman performing in front of a dark blue and purple background, illuminated by red and purple lighting, with bookshelves in the background.
Four performers dressed in brown robes on theater stage, one kneeling, two standing and gesturing, one with a serious expression, in low lighting.
Theater stage with multiple actors, some sitting on steps and others standing, lit with purple and yellow lights
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