The Abbey Theater of Dublin presents the world premiere of 'The Witch of November', a play by Vidas Barzdukas, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald's sinking.
Tickets are $25 per person and available at AbbeyTheaterofDublin.com for shows on November 7, 8, 14, and 15 at 7 p.m.
The play is based on the true story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, an American Great Lakes freighter that sank on November 10, 1975, in Lake Superior, resulting in the deaths of all 29 crew members.
The Witch of November follows Captain Ernest McSorley as he and his crew sail to their ultimate demise.
The play explores key moments of Captain McSorley's life, observing the consequences of his career and what became of him and his wife's life together.
We are excited to bring this world premiere play to life on the Abbey Theater stage, says Joe Bishara, Abbey Theater of Dublin Supervisor.
Author's summary: The Abbey Theater of Dublin presents a new play about the Edmund Fitzgerald's sinking.