Katie Bender: Instructions for a Seance

Step into the mystical world of Katie Bender: Instructions for a Séance, a spellbinding one-woman show where theater artist and Houdini superfan Katie Bender invites you to join her DIY séance party!

This playful yet poignant 70-minute immersive adventure explores motherhood, artistic dreams, and the thrilling desire to escape life's traps. Sneaking props from rehearsal studios and Houdini artifacts from the Harry Ransom Center, Bender attempts to summon the legendary escape artist's spirit—and maybe help you break free too.

Expect cabaret vibes, historical magic, games, and a heartfelt rumination on Houdini's contradictions, from debunking psychics to his devoted family life. It's compact, gleaming, and utterly unforgettable!

• Thu, Apr 16: 7pm
• Fri, Apr 17: 9pm
• Sat, Apr 18: 5pm & 9pm
• Sun, Apr 19: 3pm