Looking for a fun show about an old island town that is most definitely not cursed? Well then, welcome to Widow’s Bay! On Oct. 17 and 18 in The Park at the Grove, they hosted a chance step onto the island itself.
The show, created by Kate Dippold, follows Mayor Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys) as he attempts to convert his town into the next hot spot while also trying to convince everyone, but mostly himself, that the town is not cursed. In his time doing so, he goes head to head with Wyck Crawford (Stephen Root), who insists that there is something wrong with the town and tries to shut down Tom’s efforts on town exposure. In his circle there is also Patricia (Kate O’Flynn), who supposedly survived the serial killer The Boogeyman as a teen who is now a lonely 40 year old who just wants people to like her. The island is waking up, and old stories are starting to come true.
Though Mayor Tom Loftis is not available to greet you as you enter the small town, Patricia is there at the bar, The Salty Whale, to serve you her totally normal and not hypnotic cocktail, Patricia’s Punch. Her Sunset Cider is available if you are under 21. If you catch her at the right time, she’ll dance to the song “Rhythm of the Night” by Corona like she does in the show.
The town’s founder, Richard Warren, was also there by the town’s most popular landmark, The Lighthouse, for a photo op. A separate statue of Richard Warren sits in the middle so you can get your picture taken. You’re also able to take a stay at the haunted Breakwater Inn to get a picture there.
It wouldn’t be a tourist destination if you didn’t come home with a souvenir! At the Visitor’s Center, you can talk to an employee about the island and grab a free pamphlet detailing the founding of the island, what to do over the summer, and where to stay. Four postcards are also available to be taken so you could send them to your loved ones and encourage them to come to the town!
Though the event was small, it was a nice experience to immerse yourself into the show. It is a beautiful blend of both comedy and horror, and succeeds in both areas. It even swept at the Emmys, earning a record of 14 awards. It won in almost all of its categories such as wins in Outstanding Comedy Series, and for acting, directing, and writing.
Renewed for season 2, the show is certainly worth the watch. The long line to enter at the event proves that. So take a trip into Widow’s Bay. You definitely won’t regret it.
