Beacon Digest

In The Trial, guilt comes first. The crime comes later. Franz Kafka’s masterpiece follows Josef K., a man arrested without explanation and drawn into an endless bureaucratic labyrinth where accusation becomes identity and justice remains out of reach. Equal parts psychological thriller and existential nightmare, The Trial asks what happens when the systems meant to protect us become impossible to understand. Presented as an intimate theatrical experience, Christopher Paul Meyer’s adaptation draws audiences into Kafka’s world of shifting authority, unsettling humor, and quiet dread, where every conversation feels like testimony and every answer leads to another question. Come expecting a trial. Leave questioning the verdict. Bites & Cocktails Your experience includes curated food and cocktails crafted by The Grape Rebellion.

Featuring, Ana Anderson, Ephraim Birney, Dylan Crow, Mike Labaddia, & Viet Vo* *Denotes a member of Actor’s Equity The Trial · Instructions Your ticket is all-inclusive & begins at 6PM. Doors open on time. The proceedings begin on time.Seating is limited and arranged as part of the performance environment. The performance takes place in our intimate parlor setting. Adapted & Directed by Christopher Paul Meyer Experience Director, Topher Kage Managing Producer, Sean Christian Taylor Casting by Jenn Haltman Tech Direction by Joshua K Boniello All performances have limited capacity and may sell out. Tickets may be released through the waitlist as available. Walk-ins are welcome to inquire; seating is not guaranteed.

Location Details: The Parlor