ORPHEUS DESCENDING

by Tennessee Williams
directed by Will Detlefsen

A charismatic young drifter arrives in a small community shaped by prejudice and moral control. His presence awakens desires for love, justice, and self-determination — and sparks devastating consequences.

Born of the Southern Gothic but urgently national, Tennessee Williams re-imagines the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice as a fever dream of America — one where the promise of freedom is received not as a refuge, but as a threat.

Will Detlefsen (Confirmation, Machinalia) directs.

PERFORMANCES

AUGUST 7 – 23

Previews
Friday, August 7
Saturday, August 8

Opening
Sunday, August 9

Performances
Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun through August 23

Run Time: TBC

PRIORITY TICKET
(Reserved seating)
$70

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET
(Seating assigned upon arrival)
$40

PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN TICKET
(Or any amount at the door — contact box office for availability)
$10 / $20

*Ticketing fee displayed at the ticket website
**Online ticket sales close 1 hour before each performance. Tickets may be purchased at the door — subject to availability.

Questions? Contact the Box Office at 510.646.1126 or boxoffice@oaklandtheaterproject.org