AUDIENCE ADVISORIES
Vertigo Theatre’s mission is to thrill, entertain and inspire our audiences and artists with high quality experiences by developing and producing outstanding intrigue and mystery theatre. In this way, Vertigo Theatre productions often contain themes of heightened human emotion and intensity.
The following audience advisories are provided with the understanding that some spoilers may be revealed. These warnings are subject to change without notice and may evolve throughout the workshop and rehearsal process of each production .
The BROTHERS PARANORMAL
Recommended for ages 13+. This age recommendation is provided as a guide. Individual preferences and parental discretion should also be considered.
Language
Some explicit language is used.
Scenes of Violence
Scenes of haunting and violent “ghost” behaviour. Characters may be dragged violently around the room. A character is depicted as being smothered with a pillow.
Scenes of Intimacy/Sexual content
Actors portraying a married couple may kiss onstage.
Special Effects
This production may contain loud sounds, sudden blackouts, complete darkness, strobe lighting effects, flashes of light, objects appearing to levitate, and loud screams.
Content Warning
This production contains scenes of violence, references to death by suicide, scenes of “haunting” and “paranormal” activity.
PERIL IN THE ALPS
Recommended for Grades 7 and up. This age recommendation is provided as a guide. Individual preferences and parental discretion should also be considered.
Kidnapping, murder and blackmail!
Language
Minor language is used.
Scenes of Violence
Depictions of a “dead body” on stage.
Scenes of Intimacy
Characters may kiss on stage.
Special Effects
Stage haze, flashing lights.
Content Warning
Some sexual tension and innuendos are in the dialogue of the play.
MONSTRESS
By Trevor Schmidt
January 17 - February 15, 2025
Language
Minor language is used.
Scenes of Violence
A neck snapping sound effect is heard throughout the play. Depiction of a corpse onstage (a woman in a nude body suit), references to hanging and being thrown from a horse, depictions of reanimation of a “dead” body (in a Frankenstein manner), characters threaten each other with sharp objects. Characters may fight.
Scenes of Intimacy And Sexual Content
A female character appears in a nude body suit. Characters may embrace intimately.
Special Effects
Stage haze, lights flashing and strobe lighting effects. Scenes contain staged violence. Sound effects of a neck snapping.
Content Warning
References to death. Depiction of a corpse onstage (a woman in a nude body suit), references to hanging and being thrown from a horse, depictions of reanimation of a “dead” body (in a Frankenstein manner).
A KILLING SNOW
LANGUAGE
Some explicit language is used.
SCENES OF VIOLENCE
References to blood pouring down walls. References to “dead” bodies. Character(s) are “killed” offstage. A character is tied up and threatened. Depictions of a character being stabbed.
SCENES OF INTIMACY AND SEXUAL CONTENT
Some sexual innuendos are in the dialog of the play.
SPECIAL EFFECtS
Stage haze, and flashing lights may be used. Latin phrases written in “blood” may appear on the walls.
CONTENT WARNING
References to death and murder. “Bodies” may be depicted on stage. Depictions of a character being stabbed.
The Verdict
LANGUAGE
Some explicit language and racial/ethnic slurs are in the dialogue of the play.
SCenes of Violence
Raised voices and impassioned arguments.
SCENES OF INTIMACY AND SEXUAL CONTENT
Characters may kiss. References to a relationship of a sexual nature between two characters.
Special Effects
CONTENT WARNING
Scenes of a medical crisis. Discussions of medical procedures/malpractice. References to a patient in a coma and in intensive care, descriptions of the condition of the patient. Depictions of alcoholism. References to religious systems and institutions.