Machinal
MACHINAL
Presented by Miscreant Theater Collective
September 24 – October 4, 2026
The People’s Building
9995 E. Colfax Avenue
Aurora, CO 80010
Performance Dates
September 24 & 26 at 7:30 PM
September 27 at 2:00 PM (Pay-What-You-Can Performance)
October 1, 2 & 3 at 7:30 PM
October 3 & 4 at 2:00 PM
Tickets
$29 General Admission
Tickets are available at MiscreantTheatre.org/tickets.
The September 27 matinee is a designated Pay-What-You-Can performance. Miscreant Theater Collective believes meaningful theatrical experiences should be accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstance.
Description
Miscreant Theater Collective presents Machinal, Adapted and Directed by Paul Wells.
First performed in 1928 and inspired by the real-life case of Ruth Snyder, Sophie Treadwell’s landmark expressionist drama follows a young woman struggling to maintain her identity in a world determined to define it for her. Pressured into marriage, motherhood, and a life she never truly chose, she finds herself trapped within systems that value obedience over individuality.
Nearly a century after its premiere, Machinal remains startlingly relevant. This new adaptation places Treadwell’s classic in conversation with contemporary questions surrounding bodily autonomy, gender expectations, personal freedom, technology, isolation, and the pressures of modern life.
Accessibility & Contact
Audience members in need of accessibility accommodations are encouraged to contact the company directly.
Email: MiscreantTC@gmail.com
Tickets: MiscreantTheatre.org/tickets
Website: MiscreantTheatre.org
About Miscreant Theater Collective
Miscreant Theater Collective is a Colorado-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to creating daring, unconventional theatre that challenges expectations, sparks conversation, and strengthens community connections. Through productions, educational programming, local partnerships, and audience-centered initiatives, Miscreant works to make meaningful theatrical experiences accessible to all.
Community Partnership
Miscreant Theater Collective is proud to partner with The Denver Table, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening community through food access, neighborhood engagement, and mutual support. Through partnerships like these, Miscreant continues its commitment to using theatre as a tool for connection, conversation, and community impact.
