Westport Country Playhouse will present a reading of Jen Silverman's Witch October 7 at 7 PM at the Connecticut venue.

Part of the theatre's Script in Hand series, the reading will feature the talents of Jonathan Burke as Cuddy Banks, Alison Cimmet as Elizabeth Sawyer, Tony winner Santino Fontana as Scratch, Ana Cruz Kayne as Winnifred, Michael McCorry Rose as Frank Thorney, and Thom Sesma as Sir Arthur Banks, with Faith Sandberg reading stage directions.

Inspired by John Ford, Thomas Dekker, and William Rowley's The Witch of Edmonton, Silverman's Witch follows a charming devil, who arrives in Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their deepest wishes. Elizabeth should be his easiest target, having been labeled a “witch” and cast out by the town, but her soul is not so readily bought.

“Jen Silverman is one of today's most celebrated playwrights—and with good reason,” said Mark Shanahan, Playhouse artistic director and Script in Hand curator, in a statement. “Witch is a smart, sophisticated, funny play which masterfully blends sharp humor with thought-provoking commentary. Though set in 1621, Silverman’s language is strikingly fresh and modern, offering a new take on the old tale of what it means to make a deal with the devil.”

Silverman is currently represented on Broadway with their new comedy, The Roommate, starring Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow.

For tickets, priced $30, click here.