AFD thriller 'Angel Street' staged Dec. 3-19

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AFD thriller 'Angel Street' staged Dec. 3-19

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"Angel Street" was stagedat AFD Theatre from Dec. 3 through Dec. 19 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., with a 3 p.m. Sunday matinees.

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As winter nears, why not cozy up to a night of suspense with this Victorian psychological thriller?

Meet Jack, who is trying to convince his wife, Bella, that she can no longer trust her own mind, she no longer knows what is true, and she is slowly going insane.

Will his underlying sinister plot be revealed before it is too late? Come find out why. "Gaslighting" began on Angel Street.

For tickets, click here >>

Masks and proof of vaccination required.

Sept. 30, 2021: 'All Night' Strut' returned AFD to its stage Oct. 7-17

This news announcement was published Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021.

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