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And What of the Children...

Dramatic Theatre · Catharsis Theatre Collective · Ages 18+ · United States of America

Content Warning World Premiere

About the Project

Hannah and her brothers, Scott and Bobby, seem to have stable, happy lives…however, their names aren’t Hannah, Scott, and Bobby, because they’re in the Witness Protection Program. They’ve kept their identities a secret for a decade, but the past constantly threatens to resurface, putting the lives they’ve carefully constructed in fatal jeopardy. Can they overcome the ghosts of their traumatic childhood, or will they fall victim to the tragic cycle of history?

“And what of the Children…surely they can’t be blamed for our mistakes?"

This play blends the genres of psychological thriller, family drama, dark comedy, and horror. If you’re a fan of dark, intense, and complex material, this is the show for you!

Check out the show’s playlist of 100 songs that inspired the creation of the play: Playlist

This is Part One of a Two-Part story, Part Two will likely be produced in early 2026, stay tuned!

Thank you to all who attended! Please follow @Catharsisttheatrecollective for updates on all future productions.

Production Team

Ryan Lisman

ryan lisman *

writer/director/producer
Tesia Meza

tesia meza *

assistant director/costume designer
Brandon Pascal

brandon pascal *

assistant director/propsmaster
James Carter Montgomery

james carter montgomery *

production assistant
Rachel Zapata

rachel zapata *

intimacy director

Cast

* Fringe Veteran

and what of the children...