The Adversary - A Theatrical Reading and Fundraiser

A diabolical reception & screenplay reading for a comedy short about a trans writer's spiritual showdown with his demon-puppeteered cat.
About this Event

The Event
A Fundraiser for The Adversary

Dream Stack is proud to support the creative team behind the new film by Nik Cook, The Adversary, in development. Join us for this unique fundraising evening - all proceeds will support production of this film in 2027.

Experience a Theatrical Reading of The Screenplay

Featuring Violet de Besche, Ben Evett, and Bobbie Steinbach

Meet the Creative Team behind The Adversary

Nik Cook, Writer & Director

Tris Arthur, Producer, Overexposed Productions

Join us in a Diabolical Reception and Raffle!
The Film

The Adversary is a queer horror-comedy short film. Vowing to spend a day in silent contemplation to rescue himself from malaise, trans writer Seb teams up with his omniscient, godly smoke detector to resist the provocations of his needy, increasingly demonic, puppeteered cat. This slapstick spiritual struggle between puppet and actor dramatizes our relationships with the objects around us, using comedy to crack open the barriers between us and the odd, joyous beauty of the material world.

When & Where

The Barn Room, First Parish, 3 Church St, Harvard Square

November 8, 2026 6-7:30pm

Can't Attend?

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