The Visit at The University of Texas at Austin College of Fine Arts Theatre and Dance

By Friedrich Dürrenmatt Translated by Maurice Valency

Directed by Sunghyun Lim

The Visit opens on a small, dismal town as they prepare for the arrival of a mysterious millionairess, a former inhabitant whom they desperately hope will save their dying community. When she arrives, cloaked in grandeur, and offers to share her wealth, the townspeople are ecstatic. That is, until they learn the condition of her generosity: the town must murder one of their own.

Written by celebrated German-language dramatist Friedrich Dürrenmatt and translated by Maurice Valency, The Visit is a grotesque and twisted tragicomedy investigating the power of greed and desperation. As the town gradually transforms, the play asks: How quickly will people and institutions reshape their morality for their own benefit, and at what cost?

This production includes depictions of revenge, contract killing and human trafficking, as well as the presence of a prop firearm and loud noises simulating gunfire.

PERFORMANCES

October 29 at 7:30 p.m. (PREVIEW) October 30 at 7:30 p.m. November 1, 8 at 2:00 p.m. November 4, 6-7 at 7:30 p.m.

There will be a student matinee performance for K-12 students on November 6, 2026. If you are an educator interested in purchasing group tickets to our student matinee, email TADticketing@austin.utexas.edu