The Exorcist (play)
| The Exorcist | |
|---|---|
| Written by | John Pielmeier based on the novel by William Peter Blatty |
| Date premiered | 3 July 2012 |
| Place premiered | Geffen Playhouse, Los Angeles |
| Genre | Horror |
The Exorcist is a play by John Pielmeier based on the novel of the same name by William Peter Blatty, and is part of The Exorcist franchise. The story centres around a young girl, Regan, who has been subject to demonic possession. Her mother, Chris, seeks out to the church to perform an exorcism.
The play made its world premiere in July 2012 at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles. In October 2016 the play will make its UK premiere at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre.
In February 2008, American playwright John Pielmeier expressed an interest in adapting William Peter Blatty's novel of the same name into a play and soon met with Blatty. He then began working on a script for the play, in which the first draft was completed in ten days.
The play had its world premiere at the Gil Gates Theater at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles from July 3 until August 12, 2012. It was directed by Tony Award winning theatre director, John Doyle, designed by Scott Pask, lighting design by Jane Cox, sound design by Dan Moses Schreier with music by Sir John Tavener. Teller (of magicians Penn & Teller) served as creative consultant. The production starred Brooke Shields as Chris, Richard Chamberlain as Father Merrin and David Wilson Barnes as Father Damien.
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