Name: GHOSTS by Henrik Ibsen
Start: 2026-07-10T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-07-19T20:30:00-05:00
Location: Calvary Presbyterian Church

GHOSTS by Henrik Ibsen

Reinventing Classical Theatre for a Bold New EraAt Wisconsin Classic Stage, we believe classical theatre should be as urgent and gripping today as it was in its own time. Our productions are driven by a commitment to textual precision, theatrical clarity, and a fearless reexamination of audience psychology, storytelling tactics, and community.We strip away the dust of tradition to uncover the raw, electrifying core of these works—challenging yet accessible, intellectually rigorous yet deeply human. By harnessing audience psychology, we craft performances that don’t just invite engagement but demand it, ensuring every moment resonates with contemporary audiences.Through bold interpretations, innovative staging, and a dedication to visceral, immediate storytelling, we are reinventing the classics—not preserving them, but igniting them.

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Wisconsin Classic Stage presents GHOSTS, Henrik Ibsen’s explosive and haunting masterpiece translated by Brian Johnston and Rick Davis.

Calvary Presbyterian Church

GHOSTS by Henrik Ibsen An unforgettable site-specific productionWisconsin Classic Stage presents GHOSTS, Henrik Ibsen’s explosive and haunting masterpiece, translated by Ibsen scholars Brian Johnston and Rick Davis.Unlike anything you’ve ever experienced, this daring, site-specific production unfolds in the historic Calvary Presbyterian Church Parking Lot — where the ghosts of the past collide with the urgent realities of today.Director Josh Pohja (Henry V, Hamlet, An Enemy of the People, The Persians, Antigone, All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914) reimagines Ibsen’s most controversial play with gripping intensity, drawing powerful parallels between the moral and familial decay in the text and our modern fentanyl crisis. Expect raw truth, cinematic staging, and theatrical bravery that will leave you breathless as the sun sets.Featuring<ul><li>Deborah Stencel as Mrs. Alving</li><li>Ben Skwierawski as Osvald Alving</li><li>Cole Castine as Pastor Manders</li><li>Ryan Holifield as Engstrand</li><li>and introducing Ashley Garcia as Regina</li></ul>Performance Dates: July 10–19, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:15 PM (ending near sunset)Visit <a href="http://www.wisconsinclassicstage.com/" title="http://www.wisconsinclassicstage.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.wisconsinclassicstage.com</a> for more.This intimate production is strictly limited to just 30 seats per performance, creating an exclusive and immersive theatrical experience you won’t forget.If you’ve never attended a Wisconsin Classic Stage event, prepare for a rare blend of elegance, unflinching truth, and profound beauty.Tickets are extremely limited. Secure your seat now before they vanish.Presented by Wisconsin Classic Stage <a href="http://www.wisconsinclassicstage.com/" title="http://www.wisconsinclassicstage.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.wisconsinclassicstage.com</a>

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