In the highlands of Scotland the Witch of Greythorn awaits, plotting her dark revenge against all who have wronged her…in The Witch of Greythorn, UAA Theatre for Young People’s bone-chilling Halloween experience, opening Friday, October 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the UAA Williamson Auditorium.

The Witch of Greythorn plays Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m., October 21 - 31 with additional performances at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Monday, October 31, Halloween.

Each performance features a free haunted house in the theatre lobby. Come Halloween weekend and enjoy trick-or-treating with the characters after the show! The Witch of Greythorn is recommended for ages 10 and above, or those who can handle a good scare! If you can make it through our haunted lobby, it’s a good bet you’ll enjoy the show!

Tickets are available at the door - $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for students/military/seniors – or call UAA Theatre For Young People at 786-6883.

A spellbinding and thrilling tale, The Witch of Greythorn is a medieval tale following the corrupt Abbott of Inchafferey and the Witch who seeks vengeance against him for earlier wrongs. Set against this backdrop is the story of young Katherine, a servant to the Abbey, and Sir Angus, the Knight whom she loves. Together with Brother David, a devoted young monk, they battle against those who threaten their future.

The Witch of Greythorn is and original work by local playwright P. Shane Mitchell and is based on an 18th century Scottish poem by James Hogg, as well as a plot by a coven of witches to kill King James of Scotland.

The Witch of Greythorn features some of Anchorage’s most critically acclaimed actors including Wayne Mitchell as the Abbot, Erin Dagon as the Witch vowed to destroy him, and Dana Fahrney as the Abbot’s loyal servant Edith. Kevin Goff, a recent theatrical transplant from the Pacific Northwest, appears as Brother David.

Aric Hudson and Talia Ibarguen appear as the young ingénues whose courtship is threatened by the horror that surrounds them. Hailey Faust plays their friend who is ensnared by the witches. Though still in high school, these young actors have appeared in numerous theatrical productions throughout Anchorage including the critically acclaimed Alaska Overnighters. Award winning actor, director and playwright Shane Mitchell directs. The Witch of Greythorn is the second show this season for UAA Theatre for Young People, a critically acclaimed educational theater program for children of all ages.

Upcoming productions include I’ll Always Love Christmas (December), Madeline (February), Pirate Tales (March), Robin Hood and the Lady of Sherwood (April), and Aesop’s Runaway Fables (May).

The Witch of Greythorn performs Thursday and Friday matinees, with question and answer sessions and quiz shows, for schools and large groups. For reservations and information call UAA Theatre for Young People at 786-6883.