Orpheus Descending

by Tennessee Williams

Valentine Xavier, a drifter with a snakeskin jacket and a guitar, arrives in a new town. Eager to start a new life, he is taken in by Lady Torrance, wife of a rich, powerful, and sickly old man. As Lady and Val become closer, their secret affair grows more and more dangerous. As they plot their escape, they become the victims of violent intolerance. A play of unique beauty and power, with a shocking climax and unforgettable characters. Directed by Lynch Travis (A View From The Bridge).