Professor Greg Waverman and his love interest, doctoral candidate Annie Talon, spend the winter in an 1820s-era cabin in Gallows Falls, Vermont, for the purpose of debunking centuries-old ghost stories connected to the property. Their skepticism dissipates, however, as embodied spirits reenact scenes right before their eyes, pulling the couple into their narratives. The Marquis de Lafayette, hero of the American Revolution, attempts to repatriate buried gold, while a romantic tryst turns deadly, and the exoneration of an executed woman hangs in the balance. Historical events intertwine with supernatural mischief, as Greg and Annie learn the truth about the house.
Gallows Falls was a finalist in the Vintage Theatre New Play Festival in Aurora, Colorado, where it had a staged reading in October 2023.
Audience comments after the reading:
"The pacing is delightful and the twists and turns were foreshadowed and pleasantly surprising."
"I really enjoyed all the ghosts and the historical perspective. Great comedy!"
"The momentum of the story and [how the] ghosts develop their story and action as they interact with the living is wonderful."