2025 SPRING: Athanasia: Act I Staged Reading (RENTAL)

Written & Directed by Jack Richman

Join us for a staged reading of Athanasia, a new sci-fi musical in development. Written and directed by Jack Richman, with additional lyrics and book by Katie Nieto and Tim Burns, and additional book by Ryan Jacobs, this early version of Athanasia offers a first look at the evolving work, showcasing its bold sci-fi storytelling, dynamic score, and thought-provoking themes.

This early presentation, music directed by Henry Roseman, features a talented cast of 15 including students from Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory, bringing this exciting new work to life.

Set in a distant future, Athanasia follows Dr. Eve Horowitz, a pioneering geneticist who awakens after a 200-year cryo-sleep in The Red City, a thriving Martian colony shaped by the very genetic research she started centuries ago. As she struggles to reconnect with her daughter, Hannah Horowitz, and adapt to a society driven by genetic perfection and strict conformity, Eve must confront the unintended consequences of her life's work. In a world that claims to have achieved immortality, she is faced with the ultimate questions: Where does she belong? And is it truly worth it to live forever?

Be among the first to experience this evolving musical as it takes shape in an evening of music, storytelling, and discovery.

Website: https://www.jackrichman.com/athanasia

Instagram: @athanasia_musical

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 8:00pm

Suffolk University's Modern Theatre

525 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111

Walk-up tickets will be available to purchase at the Modern Theatre box office on the day of the performance, subject to availability.

If you have any questions or if you need assistance purchasing tickets, please email boxoffice@suffolk.edu .

Please see below for important information to note before your performance:

SEATING: This event has General Admission seating. All seats are first-come, first-served.

ARRIVAL: The Modern Theatre lobby and box office will open one hour before the performance's start time.

RUNNING LATE? Late seating will be permitted during appropriate breaks in the performance, at the Front of House Manager’s discretion. Please arrive on time, at least 15 minutes before your event's start time.

ACCESSIBILITY: We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodation for all events. Please email boxoffice@suffolk.edu to make a reasonable accommodation request.

– The Modern Theatre is wheelchair and mobility aid accessible.

– ADA and companion seating is available for all events.

– The Modern Theatre has an ADA accessible and gender neutral restroom.

CONTACT US: Please email boxoffice@suffolk.edu if you have any questions or need assistance reserving tickets.