NEWS AND REVIEWS

COMING TO THEATRE ROW THIS WEEKEND

April 26 - May 17, 2025

Inspired by real-life events, a Midwestern mother faces a shocking revelation when her young child’s ability to see the spirit of their unborn brother is confirmed by a mystic who works in a salon. Caught between truth and illusion, the family must choose whether to embrace his secret identity as a psychic or deny it.

STAGE WHISPER PODCAST INTERVIEWS PLAYWRIGHT AND DIRECTOR

April 20, 2025

Playwright Julia Barry Bell and Director Joey Brenneman sit down with Andrew Cortes of the
Stage Whisper podcast to talk all things Mystic Conversations – from the true story behind the play to the creative journey that brought it to life on stage. ... LISTEN

MYSTIC CONVERSATIONS EXPLORES THE SIXTH SENSE

April 18, 2025

Julia Barry Bell explores the sixth sense (and, perhaps, The Sixth Sense) in a paranormal family drama about a mother who comes to believe that 10-year-old son can see dead people—inspired, the playwright says, by real events.. ... READ

NEW LIGHT THEATER PRESENTS MYSTIC CONVERSATIONS

March 24, 2025

What if your child saw what you couldn't? With "Mystic Conversations," a play based on real events, playwright Julia Barry Bell hopes to spark discussions on faith, family, and the need for understanding the phenomenon of psychic children. The play is a mystery exploring spirituality and family dynamics with humor and insight, promising a fresh perspective on life's deeper meanings while ... READ