The White Devil

by John Webster
directed by Damon Bonetti
produced by Philadelphia Artists’ Collective

Props by Scott McMaster
Lighting by Robert Thorpe
Original Music by Stefan Orn Arnarson

Superb film-noir 'White Devil' at Broad Street Ministry “You have to let Webster be Webster. And that’s what the Philadelphia Artists’ Collective does in a superb version of John Webster’s tragedy of chaos and perversity, "The White Devil," running through May 20 at the Broad Street Ministry. This wild Shakespearean-era gem could run away with a less talented troupe. But PAC turns this "White Devil" into a lean, muscular banquet of evil.” - John Timpane, Philadelphia Inquirer

”That PAC’s production remains engaging for its 2 ½-hour running time is a testament to the quality of its performances (evident in my parenthetical descriptions) and a clear directorial vision from Damon Bonetti. With the help of costume designer Katherine Fritz, Bonetti gives the late Shakespearean-era tragedy the veneer of a mid-20th century hard-boiler. The device succeeds admirably. Webster’s plot unfolds like a mystery, with more murders and plot twists than a paperback thriller. As with other PAC productions, the centuries-old piece never feels archaic, and its modern-if-not-contemporary setting never feels slapped on or anachronistic.” - Christopher Munden, phindie.com