Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch”

Idle Muse Theatre Company continues its 20th anniversary season and kicks off the Halloween season with Witch , September 10 – October 10 , written by Jen Silverman , directed by Idle Muse Ensemble Member Libby Beyreis, at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater, 1133 W Catalpa Ave . A charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their dar

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