Ulysses of Scranton is a loose, loving adaptation of James Joyce’s Ulysses, creatively reimagined through the distinct lens of Northeast Pennsylvania. This original theatrical production takes the core narrative of Joyce’s epic and infuses it with local voices, humor, and lived experience.

At its center is a group of actors attempting to stage the “impossible” novel—only to find that as they dive deeper into the text, fiction and reality begin to blur. Characters morph, timelines collapse, and the stage becomes a liminal space where Scranton meets Dublin in surprising and poignant ways.

With a fast-paced blend of wit, heart, and homage, Ulysses of Scranton explores identity, memory, and what it means to adapt—on the page, on the stage, and in life.

This work was premiered as part of our 2025 Festival, then went on tour to Ballina, Ireland - join us for this special encore before it heads to the largest arts festival in the world - the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (August 7-29).

PLEASE NOTE: If you are having trouble buying a ticket, you can either email us (info@scrantonfringe.org) OR leave us a message on our box office line (570-290-7011) to reserve your tickets.

Friday, July 24th at 7:30 pm

Saturday, July 25th at 7:30 pm

The Sanctuary Theater  (1735 North Main Ave, Scranton, PA)

Tickets are $20 (general) / or $15 for the concession price (student/senior)