THE ARSONISTS—onstage now at the Bartell Theatre
A Wisconsin town's reactions to Ed Gein in The Arsonists
I've probably seen the same portrait of Christ in hundreds of Wisconsin homes and churches. Dated and pastel, with a white Jesus beaming at the sky, it tells me a lot about the place I'm visiting and the people who congregate there. Seeing the same picture in Mercury Players Theatre's The Arsonists helped me figure out exactly where I was. . . . Solid performances. . . . In all, Mercury Players Theatre respects the quirks that make The Arsonists' characters unique. MORE
—Cameron Connors, Isthmus
In November 1957, Plainfield, Wisconsin resident Ed Gein was arrested and charged with horrific crimes.
What happened to the townspeople he left behind?
THE ARSONISTS
Runs May 10–25, 2013 at the Bartell Theatre
113 E. Mifflin St. in Madison, Wisconsin
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For online reservations, click "Shows" at right
DATES:
Friday, May 10, 8 pm
Saturday, May 11, 8 pm
Thursday, May 16, 7:30 pm
Friday, May 17, 8 pm
Saturday, May 18, 8 pm
Sunday, May 19, 3 pm
Wednesday, May 22, 7:30 pm — special discount show*
Thursday, May 23, 7:30 pm
Friday, May 24, 8 pm
Saturday, May 25, 8 pm
LOCATION: Bartell Theatre, 113 E. Mifflin St., Madison, Wisconsin
TICKET PRICES:
$15 adults
$12 students/seniors 65+
*Wednesday, May 22 only - special discount price of $10 for all tickets