The Mothman Cometh at Just The Fancy Room at Just The Tonic at The Caves

The Mothman Cometh is a dark, immersive, experimental character-comedy written and performed by Richie Schiraldi, lit only by Mothman's glowing red eyes. The show follows Mothman recruiting Minions of Darkness, guiding the audience through games, rituals, and happenings to navigate the void and find power in community. Using literal and metaphorical darkness, the show playfully approaches vulnerable topics such as fear, anger, and loneliness, ending in a heartfelt ritual to reclaim the darkness. Schiraldi is a circus and devised physical theater performer based in Chicago and Co-Artistic Director of Whisper Theatre, specializing in physical comedy, Cyr wheel, and character work.