We’re excited to announce Walking Shadow’s 2026-2027 season! You can book individual show tickets by clicking on the performance dates below, or you can purchase Walking Shadow season tickets to secure your spot at all three of these amazing theatrical events:
Open
by Crystal Skillman
directed by Bryan Grosso & Amy Rummenie
performed by Allison Vincent
January 9 – 31, 2027 at the Hive Collaborative
Open unfolds like a live magic show, but what seems like an entertaining performance soon becomes a deep, heartfelt story about love, loss, and the power of belief. A single performer known only as “The Magician” invites the audience into her world of tricks and illusions, but behind every sleight of hand is a deeply human journey to save the woman she loves. Equal parts enchanting and emotional, Open uses the wonder of magic as a metaphor for hope, courage, and confronting life’s impossible moments.
“It’s an important time to tell this very real, human, magical, beautiful story of a relationship.” — Jill Schafer, Cherry and Spoon
OPEN SHOW SCHEDULE
Saturday, Jan 9, 7:30pm (Opening Night)
Sunday, Jan 10, 2:00pm (Matinee)
Thursday, Jan 14, 7:30pm
Friday, Jan 15, 7:30pm
Saturday, Jan 16, 7:30pm
Monday, Jan 18, 7:30pm – (Industry Night)
Thursday, Jan 21, 7:30pm
Friday, Jan 22, 7:30pm
Saturday, Jan 23, 7:30pm
Sunday, Jan 24, 2:00pm (Matinee)
Thursday, Jan 28, 7:30pm
Friday, Jan 29, 7:30pm
Saturday, Jan 30, 7:30pm
Sunday Jan 31, 2:00pm (Matinee, Closing)
The Odyssey
adapted by Charlie Bethel
directed by Amy Rummenie
performed by John Heimbuch
March 12 – April 11, 2027 at the Black Forest Inn
Voyage across land and sea as Odysseus survives shipwrecks, monsters, goddesses, ghosts, and angry suitors in his quest to return to the arms of his loving wife.
Acclaimed solo storyteller John Heimbuch performs Charlie Bethel’s adaptation of Homer’s famous tale in an accessible 90-minute performance.
THE ODYSSEY SHOW SCHEDULE
Friends & Lovers
by John Heimbuch
directed by Kassy Skoretz
June 5 – 27, 2027 at Crane Theater
When partners Avery and Quinn attend a fan convention together, they quickly discover a new romantic spark… with other people. As these relationships blossom, everyone’s priorities begin to change. When new love starts, how do you make room for what’s most important?
Friends & Lovers is a geeky new polyamorous Rom-Com by Walking Shadow’s Artistic Director John Heimbuch.
FRIENDS & LOVERS SHOW SCHEDULE
Saturday June 5, 7:30pm (Opening Night)
Sunday June 6, 2:00pm (Matinee)
Thursday June 10, 7:30pm
Friday June 11, 7:30pm
Saturday June 12, 7:30pm
Monday June 14, 7:30pm (Industry Night)
Thursday June 17, 7:30pm
Friday June 18, 7:30pm
Sunday June 20, 2:00pm (Matinee)
Monday June 21 7:30pm (Industry Night)
Thursday June 24, 7:30pm
Friday June 25, 7:30pm
Saturday June 26, 7:30pm
Sunday June 27, 2:00pm (Matinee, Closing)
Walking Shadow Season Tickets
Purchase a Season Ticket to enjoy access to each of the following three productions in Walking Shadow’s upcoming 2026-2027 season:
- OPEN by Crystal Skillman (January 9 – 31, 2027)
- THE ODYSSEY by Charlie Bethel (March 12 – April 11, 2027)
- FRIENDS & LOVERS by John Heimbuch (June 5 – 27, 2027)
Tickets are good for any performance of each production, pending availability. You will not need to select your performance dates at the time of purchase. Seating for all productions is general admission.
You choose your price for season tickets!
Ticket sales only cover a portion of what it actually costs to present our plays. If you are able to pay the true cost of $140, we ask you to do so. Or, pay as little as $80, or choose a more generous amount and help support our accessible ticket program.