MAC Theater: Miss Witherspoon

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Show Dates: August 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 2025
The MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater

Friday, Saturday shows at 7:30pm | Sunday shows at 2:00pm

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Tickets are nonrefundable. The MAC will accommodate date changes, depending on availability, if requests are received at least 48 hours in advance.
If ticket sales have closed online, you may still purchase tickets at the door!

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Cast
Maura Van Voris, Laura Stevens (Sunday Matinees), Natalya Carreiro, Kate Fishman, Ben Freeman, Cynthia Johnson

Shadow Director: Phoebe Van Inwegen

Stage Manager: Andrea Audette

Technical Director: Steve McManus

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Miss Witherspoon is a hilariously thought-provoking comedy about a woman’s reluctant journey through reincarnation and the afterlife. The title character, Miss Witherspoon, has given up on life but finds herself caught in the “Bardo,” a cosmic waiting room. Guided—or rather prodded—by Maryamma, an unwavering yet kind South Asian woman, Miss Witherspoon confronts her resistance to reincarnation and learns unexpected lessons through her short-lived lives on earth. With biting wit and poignant moments, this play explores themes of mortality, growth, and redemption with a humorous touch.

Sponsors & Supporters

Special thanks to our  seasonal sponsors Fieldstone Farm Market, Marion Garage, Dr. Fischer, MD, and Cindy Ko Photography!

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Additional Information
Accessibility: There are three small steps plus a raised threshold to enter the Marion Art Center. There are four steps and a handrail at the entrance to the MAC Theater.
Length: TBA
Audience: Performances are recommended for a mature audience. Please note the use of strong language and sensitive subject matter.
Food and Beverages: There are no concessions for sale but light refreshments may be provided at intermission (donations accepted).

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The MAC is a participant in Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program, in collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, and the Massachusetts Health Connector, by broadening accessibility to cultural programming. Learn more about the MAC’s free or low cost ticket offerings here.