The Nether at Delmonte Bernstein Studio Theater

The Theatre & Performance Media Program & Drama Society at Eastern Connecticut State University is proud to present The Nether, written by Jennifer Haley and directed by Kristen Morgan.

The Nether is a virtual wonderland that provides total sensory immersion. Just log in, choose an identity, and indulge your every desire. But when a young detective uncovers a disturbing brand of entertainment, she triggers an interrogation into the darkest corners of the imagination. Winner of the 2012 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, The Nether is both a serpentine crime drama and haunting sci-fi thriller that explores the consequences of living out our private dreams.

Please be aware that there are discussions about pedophilia and other violence in this performance. There is a brief scene in which physical violence is inflicted upon a 'virtual' character. This play is recommended for mature teenagers and adult audiences.

The Nether will be presented in the Fine Arts Instructional Center's Delmonte Bernstein Studio Theater from March 2 through March 5, 2023; March 2 at 5:30 p.m., March 3 at 11:00 a.m., March 3 & 4 at 7:30 p.m.,and March 5 at 4:00 p.m. A post-show audience talk-back will follow the performance on March 2, 2023.

Tickets are free for Eastern students; $5 for other students and groups of 10 or more; $10 for senior citizens; $12 for Eastern faculty, staff, alumni and $20 for the general public. 

Authors

• Jennifer Haley