DESCRIBE THE NIGHT

November 7-15, 2025

Please join Gunn Theatre for our fall production, Describe the Night, November 7–15, 2025, in the Little Theater at Gunn High School.

Describe the Night by Rajiv Joseph is a riveting comedic thriller set in Russia, East Germany, and Poland over the course of 90 years. This epic saga traces the friendship between a writer, a soldier, and the woman they both love. Ricocheting across time and place, Describe the Night traces the stories of historical figures and fictional characters and creates a mystery for the audience to solve. 

The Opening Night Gala will feature: 

• An Opening Night prologue delivered by Mr. Ben Beresford @ 6:30pm, followed by the first performance of Describe the Night at 7 p.m.

• A gala celebration in the Spangenberg Courtyard after the show, with desserts, snacks, drinks, music, and entertainment. All audience members, cast, and crew are cordially invited to join in the fun!

General information: 

Rated PG-13 for mature themes, language, and general behavior associated with fascist governments.

The play will last approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission. 

All performances will take place in the Little Theater.

Show Dates:

Fri, Nov 7, at 7 p.m. -  $30 for all tickets; includes Opening Night Gala

Sat, Nov 8, at 7 p.m. - $20 adults, $10 students/seniors; includes Talkback with cast and crew

Wed, Nov 12, at 4 p.m. - $5 for everyone

Thurs, Nov 13, at 7 p.m. - $20 adults, $10 students/seniors

Fri, Nov 14, at 7 p.m. - $20 adults, $10 students/seniors

Sat, Nov 15, at 7 p.m. - $25 adults, $10 students/seniors; Closing Night

Cast Members:

Performances Nov 7, 12, 14

Issac: Fenton Zarlengo

Nikolai: Leo Fiedel

Mariya: Chloe Coponen

Feliks: Nathan Picardo

Yevgenia: Nithya Desikan

Vova: Tiger Chu

Urzula: Elena Arocha

Mrs. Petrovna: Mina Van Roy