RUST: A Ghost Story

RUST is a tense, claustrophobic exploration of the cycles of patriarchal violence and what happens when tradition and a mythologized past cloud our understanding of the present. Hamlet and Macbeth meet Gormenghast and The Woman in Black (+ homoerotic swordfights) in this haunting supernatural revenge thriller.

Join Magpie Artists' Ensemble for a unique and magical spin on a staged reading. Recommended for ages 13+

Audience members are invited to share their thoughts on the show with the playwright in-person after the performance, or via a form that will be shared in the lobby.

Cast & Crew

James T. Washburn* - Playwright | Director

Michelle Marais* - Costumes | Stage Directions

Rowan Gallagher* - Prince Florian | Videographer

Chess Amade - Leofwine | Musical Arrangements | Sound Design

Jae Kinsman* - Sir Percival

Katherine Jett - Lady Katherine

Janet Hietter - The Nurse

David Breyman - The King

Neena Malcom - The Voice

Alexandra Angelova* - Stage Manager | Lighting Design

Tony Holzwarth - Board Op

With music by Fiona Balbirona

*Magpie Artists' Ensemble member

Content Notes

RUST deals with themes of memory loss, femicide, cycles of violence, and patriarchy. There are multiple onstage deaths, strong language, and implied sexual content. Although the "staged reading" format softens the impact of some of these elements (which will be described rather than performed), the play fits a PG-13 rating, and is recommended for mature audiences.