Theater & Dance "Seven Devils and a French Nun"

"Seven Devils and a French Nun" is based on the true story of Jeanne des Anges, the 17th-century hunchback nun who accused a renegade priest of possessing her with seven devils. Multiple exorcisms, a burning and a major miracle later, Jeanne became a living saint, captivating all of France during her lifetime.

Performing in the tradition of a bouffon clown (a technique made famous by Sasha Baron Cohen’s “Borat” character), Carine Montbertrand portrays Jeanne and each of the devils who possessed her in a 75-minute one-woman bravura performance. The show was co-created and co-written with director Ron Bashford through a two-year process of improvisation and research. More information on Carine Montbertrand is at carinemontbertrand.com.

Tickets are free, but reservations are recommended; call (413) 542-2277. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. in Studio 3.