The Woman in Black: An Immersive Experience: The Wayne at Wellington

The Wayne Theatre invites you to The Woman in Black: An Immersive Experience: The Wayne at Wellington, a site-specific staging that surrounds audiences with story, sound, and shadow at The Barn at Wellington, 18 Hannah Circle, Waynesboro, VA 22980. Performances run October 23–26, with limited seating for this General Admission event.

Adapted for an intimate setting, the production follows a lawyer who enlists an actor to help him recount unsettling events that began at the funeral of an elderly recluse. A spectral figure, known locally as the Woman in Black, is said to bring terror to all who see her. In this immersive retelling, audiences sit within the world of the play as the two men recreate the chilling night, using the barn’s architecture and atmosphere to heighten every whisper and footfall. It is a rare chance to experience the Wayne Theatre on location, ideal for the Halloween season.

Performance Schedule

- Thu, Oct 23, 7:00 pm

- Fri, Oct 24, 7:00 pm

- Sat, Oct 25, 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

- Sun, Oct 26, 2:00 pm

MORE ABOUT THE STORY:

A troubled lawyer hires an actor to help him retell a story that has haunted him for years. The tale begins at the funeral of an elderly recluse, where he first glimpsed the Woman in Black. Locals live in fear of this specter, said to haunt the area where her illegitimate child was accidentally killed. Legend holds that anyone who sees her dies. Before invited friends, the lawyer and the actor recreate the events of that dark, stormy night, drawing the audience into a classic, slow building ghost story.

This unforgettable experience takes place at The Barn at Wellington, 18 Hannah Circle, Waynesboro, VA 22980.

ADVISORY: This production may not be suitable for children. Please use your discretion while purchasing tickets.

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📷 Photo Credits: Joshua Donohue Photography (Photos #1-8) and Julia Weaver Photography (Photos #9-20) below.

Actor                                     Jake Krug

Kipps                                     Robert Gotschall 

Director                                Kelsey Harrison 

Dramaturg                           Cameron Taylor

Stage Manager                   Becca Gustafson 

Lighting Designer               Joshua Donohue

Costume Designer              Rosemary Armato

Sound Engineer                  Becca Gustafson

Production Manager          Joshua Donohue 

Props Masters                    Cleo Marcelline and Lesley Larsen