The Ghost Sonata (1907) by seminal Swedish playwright August Strindberg (1849–1912), translation by Evert Sprinchorn, follows a young man’s increasing realization of the world’s wickedness. Strindberg was a key contributor to the style of expressionist art. He completed over 60 plays during his lifetime, and The Ghost Sonata remains an innovative play for its unique dialogue, staging, and subject matter. Its themes include supernaturalism, intergenerational crime, guilt, deception, and social masks. The Ghost Sonata is a one-act play in three scenes.

Presented through special arrangements with the University of Minnesota Press and the Sprinchorn Estate. Sponsored in part by the E.J. Safirstein ’83 Memorial Fund.

November 21, 22, and 23, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. in The Martel Theater.

Senior project members: Jackson Bernreuter ’25, Devin Gearty ’25, Emma Lawrence ’25, Maggie Young ’25 and Directed by Ella Talerico ’25.

Open to the public. 

Reservations required: please contact boxoffice@vassar.edu.