Gothic Victorian Tales by Candlelight
October 26 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Jacob Edwards Library is pleased to welcome Rita Parisi from Waterfall Productions for “Gothic Victorian Tales by Candlelight.”
This theatrical presentation will feature stories about curses, death, and immortality from the 19th century New England writer, Sarah Orne Jewett. A native of South Berwick Maine, her stories mirror the everyday lives of New Englanders, often reflecting the mysterious and supernatural.
Rita Parisi has been entertaining audiences for over 25 years in the New England area. In 2002, she founded Waterfall Productions to create shows that highlight her passion for theatre, literature and costuming, performing them in New England, New Jersey, New York, and Florida. In the past, Rita Parisi was also actively involved in the independent film scene in Boston and some of her films have been debuted at the Boston International Film Festival and Cannes film Festival. She is a proud member of the largest acting union in the country: SAG/AFTRA.