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ghosttown

Dramatic Theatre · Defiant Ghost Productions · Ages 16+ · 1hr · United States of America

Content Warning World Premiere
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ANONYMOUS certified reviewer June 22, 2026
tagged as: relatable
I enjoyed GHOSTTOWN very much. The way it addresses identity, how different people see us differently, how we see ourselves versus how others see us, was all very relatable. ... full review
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ROBBY ANGELL certified reviewer June 22, 2026
tagged as: Tragic · eerie · spectacular · heartfelt · touching
The lines between who we are, how we present, and who we want to be are muddled and burst in this family drama with horror elements...... full review
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JOHNNY KAY certified reviewer June 22, 2026
tagged as: intense · funny · dark
Loved the entire concept. A lighthearted yet intense journey through the questions of what happens to us after we die. Thought provoking and raw. Entire cast did a fantastic job. Simple yet powerful set design. Flashing lights and special effects. Love it. ... full review
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AIBHLINN ROSE certified reviewer June 21, 2026
tagged as: needed · touching · emotional · Haunting · relevant
Warning! May contain spoilers. GHOSTTOWN is an apropos tale that works as a touchstone for any age group - but feels especially pertinent for those of us in our early-mid adulthood. In an increasingly isolated and socially-strangled age, what happens when your story ends prematurely? What happens when you choose to do the safe thing, rather than the brave thing? Is there a right way to live, is it that simple? How much of yourself is safe to share, how much are people willing to listen, and where does the responsibility to remember them right fall when someone’s gone? The mortifying ordeal of being known — and being unknown, all at once. GHOSTTOWN is well written and performed, and asks its audiences to confront their own relationships to... full review
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SHERI KRAGEL certified reviewer June 21, 2026
Let’s be honest, we’ve all wondered what it would be like to get to witness our own funeral, getting to see and hear what everyone truly thought of us. Ghosttown beautifully explored that idea all while striking a lovely balance between the ironic humor of it all with the thought-provoking, “search for the true meaning of life” moments.... full review
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JULIE PHILLIPS certified reviewer June 21, 2026
Ghosttown has a wonderful and unique concept: what if you were a witness to your own funeral? Does anyone really know anyone? Lacey Buchanan gives a tour de force performance as the lost soul stuck witnessing her own funeral. She deftly navigates terror, heartbreak, and disappointment with an acerbic wit and an impressive emotional range. ... full review
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KATHERINE BOURNE TAYLOR certified reviewer June 21, 2026
A powerhouse performance that is equal parts heartbreaking and hilarious. ... full review
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BOB GOSSOM certified reviewer June 21, 2026
It was a fun show! Great acting! Go see it!... full review
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LILY KERRIGAN certified reviewer June 21, 2026
tagged as: death · ghost · suicide · spooky
A well-crafted play that I don't want to spoil for you. 🤫 But I will say it has fun twists and turns and effects.... full review
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THEA PUESCHEL lafpi certified reviewer June 20, 2026
tagged as: fringe femmes · LAFPI · Horror · ghost · afterlife · dramedy · ensemble
Writer/Director Kellie Pleshinger’s navigation of the afterlife in Ghosttown is spooky, funny, and heartfelt. ... full review
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