WitchDuck
WORLD PREMIERE
In partnership with Firehouse Theatre, Cadence presents the world premiere of WitchDuck. Based on the true story of Grace Sherwood, Virginia’s last convicted witch, this darkly comic and subversive new play pulls history to the surface with humor, defiance, and a sharp feminist edge.
May 7–24*, 2026 at The Carol Piersol Stage at Firehouse Theatre
*Join us for a post-show talkback with the cast and playwright Eva DeVirgilis after the 2pm matinee on May 17th!
By Eva DeVirgilis
Direction by Rebecca Wahls
Cast
Grace Sherwood ... Anna Sosa
Winiford Davis ... Mary E. Hodges*
Barry Mather ... Eva DeVirgilis*
Elizabeth Hill ... Lily Marcheschi
Wilmot Redd ... Jacqueline Jones
Margaret Watking ... Rachel Marrs
Mary Burgess/Gary ... Olive Gallagher
Luke Hill ... Rachel Garmon-Williams
Margaret/Luke UNDERSTUDY ... Anjali Sharma
Barry/Redd UNDERSTUDY ... Heather Falks
Grace UNDERSTUDY ... Samantha Richardson
Winifred UNDERSTUDY ... Kerrigan Sullivan
Mary/Gary/Elizabeth UNDERSTUDY ... Flynn McCabe
*Member of Actors' Equity Association, the labor union representing American Actors and Stage Managers in the theatre.
Snapshots
Photos by Jason Collins Photography
Press
Accessibility Statement
Firehouse Theatre will provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities and follows all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines. Firehouse offers accessible entrance/exit, seating in the theatre, ADA compliant restrooms, and reserved handicapped parking upon request.
If you require special accommodations or would like to request assistance of any kind, please call the Firehouse Theatre at 804.355.2001 or email info@firehousetheatre.org.
Sponsors
This production is made possible through the generous support of the following (including an anonymous sponsor):
