2026 Salem Witch Trial

This is easily one of the best solo shows I've seen in recent years. Gretchen is a masterful storyteller, and the story itself is fascinating, creepy, funny and informative! I left with a deeper understanding of biblical history.... full review

Amazing show. I loved every minute. It made me smile and broke my heart. ... full review

This is a show that reminds us that truth is often stranger than fiction. Gretchen Wylder, self-identifying tarot card reading lesbian, moves into a cottage in a Christian community close to where the Salem witch trials took place. What follows is a tale of age-old prejudices meeting modern technology and litigation, peppered with historical and biblical tales of women facing persecution for not behaving as Christianity dictates.... full review

I did not expect to laugh so much and be so deeply moved. The show was by no exaggeration -- life changing. The ideas, thoughts, storytelling Gretchen presented will stay with me for a long time. It's the Church I didn't know I needed. ... full review

The place is Salem, Massachusetts and there are witches being burned in their houses, but the year isn't 1692 . . .it's 2025 and this shit is still happening. I was enraptured by this show. Gretchyn takes us through her real-life journey of facing harrowing treatment by a cult-like Christian community and the result is fascinating! Wylder is a powerful performer, expert storyteller and has a beautiful cackle that will relieve anyone's doubts that she's truly witchy! A must see of the fest.... full review

A haunting and hilarious tour-de-force performance by Gretchen Wylder! As funny as it is vulnerable, Wylder's true story of being persecuted by Christian extremists in Salem is chilling, but the magic of the show is how she weaves her true account with historical context, playful reenactments, and lesbian witchery. ... full review

A perfect concoction of magic, queerness, history, theology, and trauma. This was a dense hour of a play that flew by. While heavy in subject matter, Wylder kept the show light and playful. A Fringe must!!... full review

I'm so glad I saw this show! Gretchen tells her story with a lot of humor and grace. Her "witchy" ways really shine through as she tells her story. ... full review

Based on a True Story...happening with every stroke of her pen. I was blown away by this story from the moment the Witch aka Gretchen stepped on the stage. She had us at "hello"! Knowing every word was true made it even better. She is sexy, funny, witchy and you can not keep your eyes off of her...you are on the edge of your seat waiting for what she is going to do or say next.... full review

Great solo show! Hope this gains more traction!... full review