Gidion’s Knot
By Johnna Adams
A grieving mother and a middle school teacher engage in a tense and emotionally charged parent-teacher conference following the tragic suicide of a young boy. As the conversation unfolds, painful truths about the student, his writing, and the adults around him are revealed. The play explores themes of grief, responsibility, and the blurred lines between creativity and appropriateness.
- 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11-14 and Sept. 18-20
- 2:30 p.m. Sept. 14 and Sept. 21
A Night at the Grand Guignol: The Crimson Stage, When My Body Cried Out
By Angie Taylor Anderson
Inspired by the shock and spectacle of The Grand Guignol, this original production dives into the macabre with a series of short, visceral plays that explore humanity’s darkest impulses. Blending horror, humor, and theatrical illusion, the show confronts audiences with tales of madness, revenge, and the grotesque. It’s a thrilling homage to early horror theatre that challenges the line between terror and entertainment.
- 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Nov. 1-2 and Nov. 6-8
- 2:30 p.m. Nov 2 and Nov. 9
A Devised Work
This free, community-devised production builds on the legacy of a past outdoor spectacle, inviting local voices to reimagine its themes through fresh stories and collective creativity. Developed in collaboration with student artists, faculty and staff, and local community members, the performance blends movement, music, puppetry, and visual storytelling in an immersive, outdoor setting. Celebrating shared experience and imagination, the piece transforms public space into a stage for connection, reflection, and celebration for all ages.
- Show times, dates, and location TBD
General admission is $15, Mercer ID is $10. To reserve tickets, call The Grand Opera House box office at (478) 301-5470 or visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/mercerevents.
For patrons with disabilities, accessible parking is available. An accessible entrance is located on the parking lot side of Tattnall Square Center for the Arts with elevator access to the N. Logan Lewis Theatre. Please contact Center Coordinator Penni Hartley at (478) 301-2974 for accommodations.