World Premiere

SYLVIA SYLVIA SYLVIA

02.04 – 03.08.2026

Written By: Beth Hyland
Directed By: Jo Bonney
Featuring: Midori Francis, Marianna Gailus, Noah Keyishian & Cillian O'Sullivan

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OVERVIEW

Sally, a once-celebrated novelist grappling with writer's block and overshadowed by her husband Theo’s rising literary fame, seeks solace and inspiration in the iconic Boston apartment once inhabited by Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes. But when eerie encounters begin to blur the line between inspiration and madness, Sally is forced to question what’s real, what’s imagined, and what her art may truly cost her. A darkly funny, gripping world premiere from rising playwright Beth Hyland, this tragicomic thriller explores creativity, obsession, and our ghosts that refuse to be ignored.

Recipient of the Edgerton Foundation New Play Award. Major support for this world premiere production provided by the Edgerton Foundation New Play Production Fund.

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Performance Information

Running Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes, no intermission.
Warnings: High-Pitched Sound Effects • Fog Effects

Content Advisory: This production contains profanity, sexual content that may be triggering to some viewers, and discussions of miscarriage, depression, and suicide.

If you or someone you know is in crisis or thinking about self-harm or suicide, there is help available. Call or text 988 for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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Age Recommendation: 12+
All Geffen Playhouse productions are intended for an adult audience; children under 10 years of age will not be admitted.

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“poetic”

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“a riveting piece of art”

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“complex, endlessly fascinating, and superbly staged”

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“it’s got everything you could want in a theatre production”

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“one of the year’s most stunning[...]performances”

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“just what you'd want in a new play”

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“one of the best plays this year”

— Arts Beat LA