The Mothman Cometh at Just The Fancy Room at Just The Tonic at The Caves
Dates: 8/6/2026 - 8/30/2026
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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.
Cast and Creative Team for The Mothman Cometh at Just The Fancy Room at Just The Tonic at The Caves
Cast
Richie Schiraldi
Mothman
Ensemble
Minions of Darkness
Creative Team
Richie Schiraldi
Writer
Richie Schiraldi
Creator
Whisper Theatre Collective
Company
News About The Mothman Cometh at Just The Fancy Room at Just The Tonic at The Caves
THE MOTHMAN COMETH To Return To Edinburgh Fringe
June 28, 2026 Richie Schiraldi's immersive character-comedy THE MOTHMAN COMETH, performed in near-total darkness, returns to Edinburgh Festival Fringe after winning Best Comedy at the Edinburgh Spooky Awards.
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