Irvington Theater Debuts Multidisciplinary Halloween Production
Director Katerina Wong presents a 60-minute, one-night-only event featuring local Rivertowns artists on October 30.
By Kevin Iyer ·
Irvington Theater will host a single-night multidisciplinary performance titled Ghost Light on October 30. The event runs for approximately 60 minutes without an intermission and begins at 7:30 p.m.
The production brings together more than a dozen professional artists from the Rivertowns. These performers will present works spanning music, poetry, theater, film, opera, and dance. The show utilizes the theater's 124-year-old physical structure as a primary element of the performance.
Audience members will remain seated in reserved seats while the performances occur in various, unexpected locations within the building. This staging approach is designed to offer new perspectives on the historical space. General admission tickets are priced at $30 and are available for purchase through the Irvington Theater website.
Katerina Wong, the theater's director, conceived the project. She described the event as a result of conversations held with local artists, cultural leaders, and residents during her initial months in the role. Wong stated that these discussions helped shape a shared vision for the venue and inspired the creation of the Halloween special.
The production is a collaboration between established and emerging arts organizations in the region. Partners include Rivers Edge Theater Company and Hudson Valley Arts Collective. Wong noted that the goal is to create an evening of live art that captures the specific atmosphere of Halloween in the Rivertowns.
The title references a standard theatrical practice of leaving a single light on stage after a performance concludes. This practice serves a safety function but also connects to folklore about spirits lingering in performance spaces after the audience departs. The show aims to blend this historical tradition with contemporary artistic experimentation.
Wong invited attendees to dress in costume if they choose to participate in the spirit of the night. The Irvington Theater has operated for 124 years and serves the greater New York metropolitan area with programming in theater, music, film, comedy, and dance.
