In this recurring autumn event, actors from theatre dybbuk read Jewish tales of the supernatural from Babylon to Eastern Europe accompanied by an improvised musical score. Throughout the evening, a visual artist – working alongside the actors and musician – created new paper cut works inspired by, and intersecting with, the stories and sounds being offered.

Demons and Descents was presented at The Philosophical Research Society, first with musician Fahad Siadat on October 12, 2023, then with musician Molly Pease on October 10, 2024. Actors Julie A. Lockhart and Adam Lebowitz-Lockard and artist Leslie K. Gray performed at both presentations.