Melancholy Play
Melancholy Play
This play is by Sarah Ruhl.
"Tilly’s melancholy is of an exquisite quality. She turns her melancholy into a sexy thing, and every stranger she meets falls in love with her. One day, inexplicably, Tilly becomes happy, and wreaks havoc on the lives of her paramours. Frances, Tilly's hairdresser, becomes so melancholy that she turns into an almond. It is up to Tilly to get her back." (Sarah Ruhl)
Costume Design by Jensen Glick
Set Design by Amy Sue Hazel
Lighting Design by Sam Skynner
Press:
Hilltown Families, "'Melancholy Play': Exploring Emotion, Connection, And Inner Life Through Theatre"
"With humor and insight, this production invites reflection on emotional intensity, human connection, and the ways theater gives form to inner life."
Melancholy Play was performed at Mount Holyoke College as part of the 2025-26 mainstage season.