What Happened to Connie Converse?
Why did the aspiring singer-songwriter vanish into thin air?
A speculation on the real life disappearance of the enigmatic Connie Converse. A gripping, haunting, true(-ish!) story that remains a mystery to this day.
Diving deep into the sensitive themes of mental health and queerness in mid-century America, be transported into Connie's world and see how these struggles might have affected her life and ultimately led to her vanishing without a trace.
What Happened To Connie Converse? was part of the 2023 Manchester Fringe Festival, and was nominated for The Offies Awards.
Creative Team
Written by - Róis Doherty & Xenia Lily
Directed by - Rosa Graham & Róis Doherty
Connie Converse - Xenia Lily
Iris Montgomery-Hawthorne / Judy Converse - Hayley Boutty
Gene Deitch - Jonathan Foy
Philip Converse - Tom Cunningham
Detective / Presenter - Danny O'Connell
Reviews
“What Happened to Connie Converse? is a great story with some talented performers”
Jenifer Roberts, Lost In Theatreland ★★★
“What Happened to Connie Converse? is a sincere tribute to a troubled soul.”
David Cunnigham, British Theatre Guide
“(A) sympathetic, intelligent, humorous and thought-provoking production. A complex character came vividly to life through the superb dialogue and deft interweaving of events.”
„A fantastic production that combined humour to an otherwise sad story. All those involved performed to the highest degree which led to an exceptional production.”