Witch

September 25 - October 4, 2026

By Jen Silverman
Directed by David Britt

Benson Theatre

A roguish Devil has come to the town of Edmonton and he’s looking to bargain, granting secret longings in exchange for an eternal price. But Elizabeth Sawyer, an outcast branded a witch by her neighbors, turns the tables on her tempter, sparking a dangerous game of wit and desire that threatens to upend the entire town. Jen Silverman’s wickedly funny, contemporary retelling of the Jacobean tragicomedy The Witch of Edmonton asks what we will sacrifice for our deepest desires when we’ve got nothing left to lose.  

“Darkly humorous… thematically current… a spell worth casting.” – The Hollywood Reporter

Contains adult language and themes that may not be suitable for young audiences.

 

10 Minute Play Festival

October 29 – November 1, 2026  

Written and Directed by USC Students

Benson Theatre

Enjoy a fast-paced evening of laughter, heartbreak and everything in between as we present a collection of short plays, each written and directed by USC students.

The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs

November 13-20, 2026

By Ana Caro
Translated by Diversifying the Classics
Directed by Jesse Jou

Longstreet Theatre

One of only two surviving plays from one of Spain’s most revered female playwrights, The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs is a subversive 17th century comedy whose sharp social critiques still resonate today. When Doña Leonor is suddenly cast aside after being seduced by the faithless Don Juan, she concocts a daring plan to disguise herself as a cunning swordsman (Leonardo), restore her honor, and bring her former lover to justice. Filled with wit, romance and intrigue, this modern translation of Ana Caro’s pioneering masterpiece is a fast-paced theatrical romp about a woman reclaiming her agency in a world designed to deny it.

Stick Fly

February 19-28, 2027

By Lydia R. Diamond 
Directed by Terrance Henderson

Longstreet Theatre

You’re invited to be a “fly on the wall” at the LaVay family's opulent Martha’s Vineyard home for an emotionally charged weekend you’ll never forget! When brothers Kent and Flip bring their girlfriends to meet the parents, conflict is quickly sparked around issues of race and privilege. Tensions really boil over, however, as devastating secrets are revealed that threaten to rip apart the family forever.

“A juicy family drama.” – The New York Times

“[Diamond is] a polished playwright, creating a cast-full of dynamic characters all sitting uncomfortably on a powder-keg situation.” - The Boston Globe

Contains adult language and themes that may not be suitable for young audiences.

 

An Evening of One-Acts

February 25-28, 2027

Directed by MFA Directing Students

Benson Theatre

Experience two unforgettable one-act plays directed by first-year M.F.A. Directing candidates in the intimate space of Benson Theatre.

The Little Prince

April 2-11, 2027

By Rick Cummings and John Scoullar
Adapted from the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Directed by Peter Duffy

Drayton Hall Theatre

A theatrical adaptation of the beloved novella that has enchanted readers of all ages since 1943, The Little Prince tells the story of a world-weary aviator who has crash-landed in the Sahara Desert and the young, planet-hopping prince who discovers him. The two travelers form an unlikely bond as the Little Prince recounts his intergalactic encounters with a constellation of unforgettable characters, including a King with no subjects, a faithful Lamplighter, a miserly Businessman, and the Rose who has captured his heart. Brimming with wonder, humor, and profound truths, The Little Prince reminds us that “it is only with the heart that one can see rightly.”

"A multilayered tale that awakens the child tucked inside all of us." – Cape Cod Times