The Virgin Trial
by Alchemy Theatre Company
Sep. 02 - Sep. 24, 2022
Fridays-Sundays
THE VIRGIN TRIAL brings us the shocking story of fifteen-year-old Elizabeth the First before she was Queen. Exploring the contemporary themes of victim shaming, sexual consent, and the extraordinary ability of girls becoming women, this teen-aged daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn takes on the English monarchy, convincing them of her innocence and her greatness to eventually become the Virgin Queen and reign for 45 years – a reign generally considered one of the most glorious in English history.
The Alchemy Theatre celebrates the unique voice of Canadian playwright Kate Hennig with the Texas premiere of THE VIRGIN TRIAL, scheduled for a four-week run September 2 through September 24, 2022.
Directed by Michael Cooper
Review by Cliff Cunningham, Sun News Austin, September 2, 2022
Review by Bob Ableman, Austin Chronicle, September 15, 2022
A winner of the Carol Bold Award and finalist for the Governor General’s Award, Hennig’s second play in the Queenmaker trilogy had an impressive run in Canada and the West Coast. The Alchemy Theatre is proud to be the first company to produce the show in Texas.
The Alchemy Theatre, founded in 2019 by Artistic Director Michael Cooper and Managing Director Carol Hickey, aims to produce theatre for the Austin community that is, above all, honest and true. By telling stories that are meaningful and lasting, The Alchemy Theatre seeks to create a community of artists and audiences that celebrates the human experience together.
CAST
The Virgin Trial
by Kate Henning
Alchemy Theatre Company
September 02 - September 24, 2022
Held in the Alchemy’s intimate Mastrogeorge Theatre, the show runs September 1 – 24 at 130 Pedernales in East Austin.
Tickets are $25 Student, $35 General Admission, $45 VIP for Thursdays-Saturdays at 8pm. Tickets are available online at thealchemytheatre.org.
