Epitaph of Defiance A Celebration of Life — Written and Directed by Naomi Levin
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | The Powerhouse | Doors at 6:30 PM | Tickets: $15
Most memorials are depressing affairs featuring tragic catering and polite lies whispered over a casket. Playwright Naomi Levin decided to fix all of that.
Why wait for a traditional, boring funeral when you can buy a ticket to watch a phenomenal cast of local actors deliver the soon-to-be-departed's actual, unfiltered truth live on stage?
Instead of a dreary memorial, Naomi wrote and directed a play. Epitaph of Defiance is a fierce, unapologetic, one-night-only theatrical event guaranteed to give you the absolute will to live. For $15—which is less than a mediocre cocktail on the Square—you are getting the steal of the century.
Here is exactly what happens when you secure a seat:
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The Loot: An exclusive swag bag gets shoved into your hands the second you walk through the doors.
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The Spread: You immediately hit the pre-show reception, which features a sprawling spread of premium charcuterie. The food is completely included in your ticket price, and the meat and cheese will keep flowing straight through intermission. Come hungry.
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The Drinks: Bring your wallets. There is a cash bar open before the show and during intermission, and all proceeds go directly to starving local artists. Drink up and call it philanthropy.
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The Laughs: Before the curtain even goes up on the cast, a killer stand-up comic will take the mic to ensure the audience is howling with laughter instead of weeping.
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The Impact: Every dollar of your $15 ticket goes directly toward funding local artist-led projects. You get top-tier entertainment, free food, sweet loot, and the moral high ground, all for the price of a sandwich.
This is a strictly one-night-only production. Once the seats are gone, you are locked out of the best night of the year. Secure your ticket right now and witness a completely unprecedented approach to a farewell.
By proceeding with a ticket purchase, you acknowledge that it is your personal responsibility to make sure the event aligns with your comfort levels and expectations. Ticket purchasers should independently research and assess the event's content to determine its suitability for their personal preferences and sensitivities before making a purchase.
