Uncle John and The Demon of the Wood

Led by Uncle John and his niece Sonya, a band of musicians attempt a ritual to contact the spirit of their sister and mother through song. The sound of wind rattles the cabin walls and shakes the door handles. There are rumors of a demon in the woods beyond. Who or what is the ghost that haunts this forest? A song cycle of folk music performed by the band Go Home, a theatricalized concert, and a ritual seance based on the characters and narrative of Anton Chekov’s Uncle Vanya.

Uncle John and The Demon of the Wood

Ars Nova, ANT Fest 2025.

Written by Zak Houston & Go Hone

Directed by Dalia Ashurina

Assistant Director: JuJu Jaworski

Featuring:

Travis Emery Hackett (Drums, Vocals)

Zak Houston (Guitar, Vocals)

Marlena Mack (Keys, Vocals)

Chris Cornwell (Guitar, Slide Guitar, Vocals)

Daphne Silbiger (Bass, Singing Saw, Vocals) 

Katie Ortiz (Guitar, Vocals)

sandile (Flute, Vocals)

Producer: Jessie Douglas 

Sound Tech, Mixing: Will Gillman

Dramaturgy: Daphne Silbiger

Costume Design: Marlena Mack

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