The Verge

A daring and ahead-of-its-time work, The Verge (1921) explores the boundaries of art, science, and a woman’s search for freedom in a world that seeks to confine her. Through the story of Claire Archer—a botanist obsessed with creating new forms of life—Glaspell crafts a thrilling, poetic examination of creativity, madness, and rebellion. Blending expressionism and feminist insight, The Verge remains one of Glaspell’s most powerful plays, challenging audiences to question the limits placed on women’s ambition and imagination.

March 6-19, 2026

Sandefur Theatre

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Katie Wells

Claire

Terence Cranedonk*

Harry Archer

Charlene V. Smith

Adelaide

Chris Bizub

Tom Edgeworthy

Robert Rush

Ricahrd Demming

Maddy Cox

Elizabeth

Samuel Roter

Anthony

Alexa Warmuth

Hattie

Spencer Morgan

Dr. Emmons

Jaevion Bannerman#

Understudy

Miles Carpenter#

Understudy

Director: Dawn Sniadak-Yamokoski

Stage Manager: Sharon Jackson*

Costume Designer: Kendra Strickland

Sound Designer: Eugene Rogers

Co-Scenic Designers: Rob Leeper and Dane CT Leasure

Lighting Designer: Wittman Sullivan

*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Rubber City Theatre, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

# student at The University of Akron

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