My Carmilla
This adaptation of Carmilla reimagines Le Fanu’s 1872 novella through a feminist, queer, and postcolonial lens, centering the story on the complex and dangerous relationship between Carmilla and Laura. The play foregrounds how Laura and Carmilla’s desires and deceptions intersect. These women are shaped by centuries of survival and the lingering trauma of the 17th century witch hunts, which disproportionately targeted women who did not submit to patriarchal expectations.
The actors who play Laura and Carmilla swap roles for each performance, allowing repeat audiences to experience the story from multiple, opposing perspectives. It is up to you to decide: Who is the real predator, and who is the prey?
This event is part of 2026 Philly Theatre Week! A limited number of Pay-What-You-Can tickets are available for the following performances:
Thursday, April 23, 7:00PM
Saturday, April 25, 2:00PM
