Directed by Delia Dumont
Columbia University School of the Arts presents The Skriker, a directing thesis production by current student Delia Dumont and written by Caryl Churchill.
Caryl Churchill’s The Skriker is a bold, surreal, and poetic play that dives deep into themes of transformation, motherhood, and the fractured relationship between humans and the natural world. At its center is the Skriker—an ancient, shape-shifting demon who lures two young women into her uncanny realm. Blending fairy tale, psychological drama, and political allegory, Churchill’s visionary work unsettles and enchants through her signature language and fearless theatrical experimentation.
Showtimes
Thursday, October 16, 8 PM
Friday, October 17, 8 PM
Saturday, October 18, 2 PM
Saturday, October 18, 8 PM
Sunday, October 19, 2 PM
Run Time
90 minutes
Content Warning
Please be advised that this production includes the following content: Mental illness & psychiatric hospitalization; Violence & threat of violence; Supernatural horror & psychological terror; Death & references to death ; Infanticide & child endangerment; Self-harm & suicidal ideation; Implied sexual violence; Abuse & manipulation; and Strong language.
Featuring
India Shea ‘25 - The Skriker
Pauline Lara (current student) - Josie
Katie Parkinson - Lily
Sophia Parker (current student) - Passerby
Henry Sirota - Creature Ensemble
Chloë Clark - Creature Ensemble
Jordan Ward - Creature Ensemble
Amiere Bell - Creature Ensemble
Production Team & Crew
Director - Delia Dumont (current student)
Production Stage Manager - Jozi Gullickson (current student)
Stage Manager - Matt Jachim-Gallagher (current student)
Stage Manager - Sophia Greco (current student)
Producer - Tatum Ludlam (current student)
Lighting Designer - Willem Hinternhoff
Scenic Designer - Joseph Jin
Costume Designer - Genevieve McCormick
Sound Designer/QLab Op. - Zoe Stanton-Savitz (current student)
Dramaturg/Performer - Sophia Parker (current student)
Choreographer - Katie Hardin
Choreographer/Head Puppeteer - Dalton Harrod
Props/Puppet Designer - Liza Irshai
A1- Jacob Carlos
Composer / Musician - Cornelia Silsby
Composer / Musician - Jackson Coe
About the Director
Delia Dumont is a Romanian-born director of Theatre and Film, producer and photographer.
Her work centers around the human condition, with its contrasting beauty and gnarly. She is currently pursuing her MFA in Theatre Directing from Columbia University, having previously studied Directing in Bucharest, Romania. She is co-founder of Wild Poppy Films, a women-led production company based in Europe and focused on promoting international artists.
Other directing credits include Bird in Space (short-film), Jung Hee (original musical), Three Sisters and Selkie Woman (first production of a new play).
“The Skriker” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
The Skriker
By Caryl Churchill