An Allentown theater presents a Brontean satire and Touchstone’s Bill George stages what may be the last production of his play “Odysseus.”

Between the Lines Studio Theatre opens its fall season with the Lehigh Valley premiere of “The Moors,” Sept. 6 -15.

Touchstone Theatre co-founder Bill George presents his one-man performance of “Odysseus,” Sept 15 at the former Unitarian Church, Bethlehem.

“The Moors,” written in 2016 by Jen Silverman, is a dark comedy about love, desperation and visibility.

Set in the 19th century, the story sees Emilie, a young governess (Gianna Neal), arrive at a remote manor after exchanging semi-romantic correspondence with a mysterious Mr. Branwell.

When the door opens, the only residents of the house seem to be Branwell’s two sisters Agatha (Julia Urich) and Hudley (Darah Donaher); the maid Marjorie (Rachel Williams), and a lovelorn mastiff (Heath Mensher).

There is no man to be found, and no child to be cared for. The subsequent arrival of a moor-hen (Kate Pistone) sets the characters on a strange and dangerous path.

“The Moors” is a satire that embraces and sends up the gothic musings of the Brontë Sisters. The play, which is performed without intermission, is directed by Jason Roth and stage managed by Bekah Eichelberger.

Audiences are advised there is strobe lighting used in the production.

Silverman’s plays, which include “Spain;” “Highway Patrol;” “Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties” and “Witch,” have been produced off-Broadway.

Silverman’s “The Roommate” opens Aug. 29 at the Booth Theater on Broadway, starring Mia Farrow and Patti Lupone.

“The Moors,” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6, 7, 12, 13; 2 p.m. Sept. 8; 2, 6 p.m. Sept. 15, Between the Lines Studio Theatre, 725 N. 15th St., Allentown. https://betweenthelinestheatre.com/

Touchstone Theatre co-founder Bill George will present his one-man performance of Homer’s timeless Greek tale “Odysseus” for what he says may be the final time, 2 p.m. Sept 15, in the former Unitarian Church building, Bethlehem.

Originally presented at Touchstone in Bethlehem in November 2022, George wrote and stars in the original work that follows the mythical 10-year journey of Odysseus, struggling to make his way home after the Trojan War.

The script is drawn primarily from Alexander Pope’s 18th-century poetry, but is influenced by other interpretations of Homer’s epic Greek tale “Odyssey.”

Accompanied by musician Rob Aptaker, George portrays a variety of characters, from gods and goddesses to human mortals such as Odysseus, his son Telemachus and his wife Penelope.

Aptaker’s playing a myriad of instruments provides an aural backdrop to the story. Aptaker also provides several affecting acapella songs delivered in Greek at critical moments. George is assisted in directorial duties by Gerard Stropnicky.

Since its premiere at Touchstone, George has performed the play at Philadelphia Fringe Festival, Zoellner Arts Center and Kennett Public Library, Kennett Square.

“I do believe this will be the last opportunity to see it in the Valley, possibly forever,” George says of the play he calls “profound and blindingly relevant.”

George co-founded Touchstone Theatre in 1981 where he was producing director until 1990. After taking a hiatus, he returned to Touchstone as an ensemble member in 2003. In 2022, he retired from Touchstone, where he now is an ensemble member emeritus.

Before the performance is a potluck dinner at 1 p.m. Dessert will be available during intermission.

“Odysseus,” 2 p.m. Sept. 15, former Unitarian Church building, 424 Center St., Bethlehem. dianelabelle@gmail.com

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