Doctor Faustus is played by Lauren Larson, a castmate in Augustana's How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying and She Kills Monsters, with Mephistopheles portrayed by Alyssa Frazier. Serving as The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus' director is Augustana senior SophiaRose Brown, whose acting credits at the college have included roles in In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play), The Children's Hour, and The Crucible. What comes of this unholy deal is laced with horror, tragedy, and even humor, resulting in a theatrical classic that has enthralled theatre-goers ever since its debut in the late 16th Century. Faustus consequently sends Mephistopheles back to hell with the bargain that if Faustus is given 24 years of absolute power, he will then sell his soul to Lucifer. After initially sending him away, Faustus discovers that it is not his conjuring that brings forth Mephistopheles, but rather that when anyone curses the trinity, devils automatically appear. When she is alone in her study, Faustus begins experimenting with magical incantations, and suddenly Mephistopheles appears in the form of a hideous devil. The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus opens with its title character dissatisfied with the studies of medicine, law, logic, and theology, and deciding to turn her attentions to the dangerous practice of necromancy, or magic. Presented by Augustana CollegeĪlthough audiences for its live performances, due to current health and safety measures, are being restricted to the college's students, faculty, and staff, the general public will still be able to see the Augustana College theatre department's season-opening production of The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus, the thrilling and terrifying Christopher Marlowe classic that will be shown in virtual format on November 7.

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