Tales from the Scrypt

Oct. 16, 17, 23-25

Hello, boils and ghouls!

Tonight's tawdry tales are a collection of 11 short plays from around the globe, submitted for consideration to LCT’s one-act play competition. We are thrilled (and chilled) to share these spooky, suspenseful, and sometimes hilarious works with you.

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    • Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 | 7:30 PM

    • Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 | 2:00 PM

    • Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 | 7:30 PM

    • Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 | 7:30 PM

    • Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026 | 2:00 PM

    Seating is "open seating," Doors open 30 minutes before performance time. 

    Join us after the show on opening night for a dessert reception to meet the cast.

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    Online: Individual tickets will be available for purchase approximately 2 months before the show opens.

    At the door: Tickets will be available at the door for CASH ONLY if the show is not sold out. Check our social media for announcements about sold out shows.

    Pricing:

    • $50 for season tickets

    • $20 for adult tickets

    • $15 for students and seniors

    Online purchases will include an additional fee.

  • Livonia Community Theatre performs our main season at Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church.

    9601 North Hubbard Street, Livonia, MI

    The main entrance is at the rear of the church from the doors off of the main parking lot. Follow the signs down the stairs to the Fellowship Hall. 

    Accessible parking is available on both Hubbard and West Chicago, close to the accessible entrance. The accessible entrance is at Door 1 positioned off of Hubbard St. Follow the signs to the elevator.

  • Concessions will be available for sale with CASH only during our intermission.

    Please be advised:

    This production is presented by Livonia Community Theatre and does not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church.

    Restrictions

    • Absolutely no video recording or flash photography is allowed.

    • Tickets are non-refundable.

The Scrypt Keeper Presents …

  • Did You See That? By William Whitehurst | Director: Terie Spencer
    A mysterious creature in the park? A comic look at how humans behave.

  • Alice By Debra A. Cole | Director: Erin Roth
    When two friends play a game - a dangerous game - who will win?

  • The Monster By F.J. Hartland | Director: Kelly Boczek Petrie
    Who really is the monster under the bed?

  • Deus Ex Barbecue By Joe Johnston | Director: Terie Spencer
    A suburban father rails against the constraints of his life—until his backyard grill spawns a second chance.

  • Secondhand Soul By Ava Love Hanna | Director: Veronica Long
    A Ouija board does not summon as expected.

  • When the Night Wins By Alex Wilkie | Director: Dustin Cehaich
    A woman waits at her isolated farm house for trick or treaters …

  • Burt Dracula, JR By Jay Huling | Director: Jim Snideman
    In a gothic maternity ward, Lucy Dracula is in labor with the prophesied Antichrist. What could go wrong?

  • Roadkill By F.J. Hartland | Director: Meg Halstead
    Strangers meet in the woods with the Lover’s Lane Killer on the loose.

  • Marley's Ghost By Philip Middleton Williams | Director: Joe Johnston
    John visits his late lover's ashes to invoke the Three Wishes.

  • Dead Link By Leah Philbin | Director: Laura Duvall
    A gaming streamer promotes a new app. When messages begin to arrive during a broadcast, things escalate.

  • Haunting Kathy By Brian Petti | Director: Dustin Cehaich
    Kathy tries to navigate her nightmarish visitors.