Mary Shelley at Women's Theatre Collective

California Premiere of Mary Shelley, Under the Stars, By Candlelight

Women’s Theatre Collective (WTC) returns to The Hut Event Centre in Fair Oaks to celebrate the woman behind one of the greatest gothic stories ever told. Performed in the venue’s intimate courtyard under the stars and by candlelight, Mary Shelley offers a hauntingly beautiful theatrical experience.

Written by Helen Edmundson, Mary Shelley is more than a biographical portrait. The play delves into Mary’s passionate love for poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, her turbulent relationship with her father, and the grief that shaped her creation of Frankenstein. WTC’s atmospheric outdoor staging captures both the romance and the darkness that defined Mary’s life.

Women’s Theatre Collective is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving the portrayal and treatment of women through the art of theatre. A portion of proceeds from every production benefits other nonprofits serving women in need. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, WTC is partnering with Susan G. Komen® to help meet critical needs in our communities and advance breakthrough breast cancer research.