Sewer Rats Productions

Sewer Rats Productions is in the running for Philly Favorites 2025, and we need YOUR support to bring home the win! 🙌

💫 What makes us stand out? Our incredible passion, and unforgettable productions — like our October 2024 production "Esme's Last Seance." 🔮✨

Take a look back at some of the hauntingly beautiful moments from this unforgettable production and show your love by voting for us! 💙

➡️ Vote now for Sewer Rats Productions in Philly Favorites 2025 and help us continue creating the shows you love. Every vote counts!

Find us by selecting "Things to Do" and "Theater Company"!

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Photos by Kristen Balderas

🎭Sewer Rats Productions is thrilled to be in the running for “Best Theater Company” in the 2025 Philly Favorites! 🎭

We are so grateful for the community that has supported us through the years, and appreciate the recognition of being one of Philly’s Best!

Pictured here is one of our favorite projects from the last few years, our April 2024 staged reading of “Perils of the Flowerbed” by Steven Glavey.

This reading featured the acting talents of Brittany Holdahl Donahue, Marc Johnson, and Sarah Billings, was directed by Sewer Rats Artistic Director Kelci Schlierf, and the lighting design was done by Alexa Pennington.

We need your help to bring home the title of “Best Theater Company!” ✨🎭

1. Head to https://www.votephillyfaves.com

2. Select “Things to Do” and “Theater Company”

3. Cast your vote for Sewer Rats Productions!!

You can vote once a day from now through 1/19! Help us bring home the gold ✨🐀

"Might two minds, properly attuned in this life, meet in the next?"

Congratulations to the playwright, cast, musicians, and creative team for completing our run of Esme's Last Seance by Evelyn Richardson 🔮📚🕯️ Many thanks to all who joined us throughout.

CREDITS
Written by Evelyn Richardson. Directed by Sarah Billings. Featuring Larry Beck, Sean Begane, Sarah Billings, Gabe Buyske-Friedberg, Matthew DeCostanza, Gracie Hudson, and Taylor Morgan. Musicians: Krista Antenucci, Jason Das, Sequoyah Leaf. Costume, Set, and Prop Design: Sarah Billings. Lighting Design: Alexa Pennington. Sound Design: Troy Schipdam. Stage Manager: Sophie Koester. Producer: Daniel Korn.

See ESME'S LAST SEANCE through this Sunday only!🔮📚🕯️Reserve your tickets in advance at sewer-rats.com to make sure you get a seat! We have three shows remaining until we close on Sunday, 10/27. Tonight and Saturday at 8pm or Sunday at 3pm.

Inspired by the real experiment conducted by Thomas Lynn Bradford and Ruth Doran in 1921, this world premiere play by Philadelphia playwright Evelyn Richardson takes us to a stately manor where five occultists gather, joining hands and lighting candles to pierce the veil into that unknown country which none of us has ever seen, yet all of us must ever go.

BUT their earnest attempts are thwarted by the jazz party next door, played live backstage by Krista Antenucci on trumpet, Jason Das on guitar, and Sequoyah Leaf on clarinet 🎺🪕🎶

Esme's Last Seance is an original drama that delves into questions of love, loss, and afterlife as Esme's unwavering faith is challenged by companions who refuse to believe that she can make contact with the man she loves even after his death.

Tickets are available now, including Pay What You Can tickets for every show at sewer-rats.com 🔮📚🕯️🐀

Written by Evelyn Richardson. Directed by Sarah Billings. Featuring Larry Beck, Sean Begane, Sarah Billings, Gabe Buyske-Friedberg, Matthew DeCostanza, Gracie Hudson, and Taylor Morgan. Musicians: Krista Antenucci, Jason Das, Sequoyah Leaf. Costume, Set, and Prop Design: Sarah Billings. Lighting Design: Alexa Pennington. Sound Design: Troy Schipdam. Stage Manager: Sophie Koester. Producer: Daniel Korn.

"When the sun goes down and the stars come out, dear, my poor heart's split in twain 🎶
See, I do not have thee here with me and you must be near again..."🎶🪕🎺

In addition to a live, improvised jazz score, Esme's Last Seance features two original songs performed by the actors, co-written by playwright Evelyn Richardson .richardson.wt, musician Jason Das , and director Sarah Billings 🔮📚🕯️

You have four more chances to hear them at ESME'S LAST SEANCE, closing on Sunday October 27th!

Inspired by the real experiment conducted by Thomas Lynn Bradford and Ruth Doran in 1921, this world premiere play by Philadelphia playwright Evelyn Richardson takes us to a stately manor where five occultists gather, joining hands and lighting candles to pierce the veil into that unknown country which none of us has ever seen, yet all of us must ever go.

BUT their earnest attempts are thwarted by the jazz party next door, played live backstage by Krista Antenucci on trumpet, Jason Das on guitar, and Sequoyah Leaf on clarinet 🎺🪕🎶

Esme's Last Seance is an original drama that delves into questions of love, loss, and afterlife as Esme's unwavering faith is challenged by companions who refuse to believe that she can make contact with the man she loves even after his death.

Tickets are available now, including Pay What You Can tickets for every show at sewer-rats.com 🔮📚🕯️🐀

Written by Evelyn Richardson. Directed by Sarah Billings. Featuring Larry Beck, Sean Begane, Sarah Billings, Gabe Buyske-Friedberg, Matthew DeCostanza, Gracie Hudson, and Taylor Morgan. Musicians: Krista Antenucci, Jason Das, Sequoyah Leaf. Costume, Set, and Prop Design: Sarah Billings. Lighting Design: Alexa Pennington. Sound Design: Troy Schipdam. Stage Manager: Sophie Koester. Producer: Daniel Korn.

See ESME'S LAST SEANCE through this Sunday only! 🌛🔮🎺Reserve your tickets in advance at sewer-rats.com to make sure you get a seat! We have four shows remaining until we close on Sunday, 10/27. Tonight, Friday, and Saturday at 8pm or Sunday at 3pm.

Inspired by the real experiment conducted by Thomas Lynn Bradford and Ruth Doran in 1921, this world premiere play by Philadelphia playwright Evelyn Richardson takes us to a stately manor where five occultists gather, joining hands and lighting candles to pierce the veil into that unknown country which none of us has ever seen, yet all of us must ever go.

BUT their earnest attempts are thwarted by the jazz party next door, played live backstage by Krista Antenucci on trumpet, Jason Das on guitar, and Sequoyah Leaf on clarinet 🎺🪕🎶

Esme's Last Seance is an original drama that delves into questions of love, loss, and afterlife as Esme's unwavering faith is challenged by companions who refuse to believe that she can make contact with the man she loves even after his death.

Tickets are available now, including Pay What You Can tickets for every show at sewer-rats.com 🔮📚🕯️🐀

Written by Evelyn Richardson. Directed by Sarah Billings. Featuring Larry Beck, Sean Begane, Sarah Billings, Gabe Buyske-Friedberg, Matthew DeCostanza, Gracie Hudson, and Taylor Morgan. Musicians: Krista Antenucci, Jason Das, Sequoyah Leaf. Costume, Set, and Prop Design: Sarah Billings. Lighting Design: Alexa Pennington. Sound Design: Troy Schipdam. Stage Manager: Sophie Koester. Producer: Daniel Korn.

Esme's Last Seance returns tonight, Wednesday 10/23 at 7:30pm! 🔮📚🕯️Reserve your tickets in advance at sewer-rats.com to make sure you get a seat! We have five shows remaining until we close on Sunday, 10/27.

Inspired by the real experiment conducted by Thomas Lynn Bradford and Ruth Doran in 1921, this world premiere play by Philadelphia playwright Evelyn Richardson takes us to a stately manor where five occultists gather, joining hands and lighting candles to pierce the veil into that unknown country which none of us has ever seen, yet all of us must ever go.

BUT their earnest attempts are thwarted by the jazz party next door, played live backstage by Krista Antenucci on trumpet, Jason Das on guitar, and Sequoyah Leaf on clarinet 🎺🪕🎶

Esme's Last Seance is an original drama that delves into questions of love, loss, and afterlife as Esme's unwavering faith is challenged by companions who refuse to believe that she can make contact with the man she loves even after his death.

Tickets are available now, including Pay What You Can tickets for every show at sewer-rats.com 🔮📚🕯️🐀

Written by Evelyn Richardson. Directed by Sarah Billings. Featuring Larry Beck, Sean Begane, Sarah Billings, Gabe Buyske-Friedberg, Matthew DeCostanza, Gracie Hudson, and Taylor Morgan. Musicians: Krista Antenucci, Jason Das, Sequoyah Leaf. Costume, Set, and Prop Design: Sarah Billings. Lighting Design: Alexa Pennington. Sound Design: Troy Schipdam. Stage Manager: Sophie Koester. Producer: Daniel Korn.

Only a few tickets are left for this Saturday's performance of Esme's Last Seance! 🔮📚🕯️Reserve your tickets in advance at sewer-rats.com to make sure you get a seat! We have five shows remaining until we close on Sunday, 10/27.

Inspired by the real experiment conducted by Thomas Lynn Bradford and Ruth Doran in 1921, this world premiere play by Philadelphia playwright Evelyn Richardson takes us to a stately manor where five occultists gather, joining hands and lighting candles to pierce the veil into that unknown country which none of us has ever seen, yet all of us must ever go.

BUT their earnest attempts are thwarted by the jazz party next door, played live backstage by Krista Antenucci on trumpet, Jason Das on guitar, and Sequoyah Leaf on clarinet 🎺🪕🎶

Esme's Last Seance is an original drama that delves into questions of love, loss, and afterlife as Esme's unwavering faith is challenged by companions who refuse to believe that she can make contact with the man she loves even after his death.

Tickets are available now, including Pay What You Can tickets for every show at sewer-rats.com 🔮📚🕯️🐀

Written by Evelyn Richardson. Directed by Sarah Billings. Featuring Larry Beck, Sean Begane, Sarah Billings, Gabe Buyske-Friedberg, Matthew DeCostanza, Gracie Hudson, and Taylor Morgan. Musicians: Krista Antenucci, Jason Das, Sequoyah Leaf. Costume, Set, and Prop Design: Sarah Billings. Lighting Design: Alexa Pennington. Sound Design: Troy Schipdam. Stage Manager: Sophie Koester. Producer: Daniel Korn.

🔮 ESME'S LAST SEANCE NOW PLAYING 🔮

Six more chances to see ESME'S LAST SEANCE by Evelyn Richardson! 3pm today, October 20th with more shows Wednesday-Sunday. This world premiere production plays only through October 27th upstairs at 🍋📚🌷

Inspired by the real experiment conducted by Thomas Lynn Bradford and Ruth Doran in 1921, this world premiere play by Philadelphia playwright Evelyn Richardson takes us to a stately manor where five occultists gather, joining hands and lighting candles to pierce the veil into that unknown country which none of us has ever seen, yet all of us must ever go.

Esme's Last Seance is an original drama that delves into questions of love, loss, and afterlife as Esme's unwavering faith is challenged by companions who refuse to believe that she can make contact with the man she loves even after his death.

Tickets are available now, including Pay What You Can tickets for every show at sewer-rats.com 🔮📚🕯️🐀

Written by Evelyn Richardson. Directed by Sarah Billings. Featuring Larry Beck, Sean Begane, Sarah Billings, Gabe Buyske-Friedberg, Matthew DeCostanza, Gracie Hudson, and Taylor Morgan. Musicians: Krista Antenucci, Jason Das, Sequoyah Leaf. Costume, Set, and Prop Design: Sarah Billings. Lighting Design: Alexa Pennington. Sound Design: Troy Schipdam. Stage Manager: Sophie Koester. Producer: Daniel Korn.

Three more chances to see ESME'S LAST SEANCE by Evelyn Richardson this weekend! October 19th at 3pm and 8pm or October 20th at 3pm. This world premiere production plays only until October 27th upstairs at 🍋📚🌷

Inspired by the real experiment conducted by Thomas Lynn Bradford and Ruth Doran in 1921, this world premiere play by Philadelphia playwright Evelyn Richardson takes us to a stately manor where five occultists gather, joining hands and lighting candles to pierce the veil into that unknown country which none of us has ever seen, yet all of us must ever go.

Esme's Last Seance is an original drama that delves into questions of love, loss, and afterlife as Esme's unwavering faith is challenged by companions who refuse to believe that she can make contact with the man she loves even after his death.

Tickets are available now, including Pay What You Can tickets for every show at sewer-rats.com 🔮📚🕯️🐀



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