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The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade 

Our performances ran from July 23, 2021 to August 7, 2021. We thank everyone who supported the show. Whether you came to see it or helped us in other ways, we are grateful for all you did to make this incredible production happen.

Please continue to support the work of our hosts, St. John’s MCC. Read more about them and the wonderful work they do, here.

In black letters, scratched onto a dark gray dungeon wall: The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade by Peter Weiss. Original score by Al Riggs. The words Marat and Sade are etched in blood-red lettering. Below them, a distressed person in a claw-foot bathtub, hands to their temples, leaning over the edge. Nearby, seated in a chair by the tub, is a bald man in a black and gray gown and heels. He wears a leather collar around his neck and holds his finger to his lips in thought. The text continues: St. John's MCC, Raleigh. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:00 PM. July 23 through August 8. More information at MaratSade.com
The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade