FOLSOM — Ghosts, phantoms, and the shadows of childhood fears will take center stage in Historic Folsom next month as Sutter Street Theatre presents Haunted Houses, a new production opening October 4.
Directed by longtime theatre leader Allen Schmeltz, the family-friendly play is written by Kathryn Schultz Miller and runs weekends through November 2. Performances are scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. inside the theatre at 717 Sutter Street, one of the region’s most intimate stages for live arts.
The story begins on a summer night when four friends venture into the abandoned mansion looming above their town. What starts as a ghost story about the home’s mysterious resident quickly becomes a journey into imagination and self-discovery. Each character confronts fears shaped by rejection, hazing, isolation, and threats of abuse—phantoms that resonate with real-life challenges too many young people face.
As the characters reveal their stories, they find strength in each other, drawing courage from friendship and solidarity. In the end, they discover not just the courage to face their imagined ghosts, but the power to live more openly and help one another without fear. The play is rated G, making it a thought-provoking yet accessible production for audiences of all ages.
Sutter Street Theatre, located in the heart of Folsom’s historic district, is known for its year-round calendar of comedies, musicals, dramas, and family shows. With its cozy setting, the venue offers audiences an up-close and personal experience that continues to draw patrons from across the Sacramento region.
Haunted Houses runs October 4 through November 2. Tickets and reservations are available at www.SutterStreetTheatre.com or by calling 916-353-1001.
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