MAUS & MINERVA: A Double Bill at Dixon Place

Maus. “New kid on the block, William Maus, could draw comparisons to the likes of Sam Smith – although, this nascent artist seems a little fresher; his finger is more on the pulse” – Wonderland Magazine(2023). As a One-Man Symphony, William Maus is not just the voice behind the music; he’s the architect of his sound. With a history of accolades, including acting credits with The Atlantic Theatre Company and The Guthrie Theatre, 54 Below, Joes Pub, and an honor from Harvard University as the 2020 International Informative Speaking Champion, Maus brings a rich background of storytelling and performance to his music. As he continues to navigate the complex landscapes of identity and expression, Maus invites his listeners to join him on his intimate universal journey.

William Maus (HE/HIM) is a twenty two year old singer-songwriter, IBS activist, cat mother, and occasional Uber Eats orderer. He most recently made his SoFar Sounds debut in Chelsea. Additionally, he was seen in the Vanguard Theatre Company’s 2023 production of Spring Awakening and made his Off-Broadway debut with the Atlantic Theatre Company and the Future Perfect Project in The Last Grove in June of 2022. Additionally, he has been seen at 54 Below, Joes Pub, Rockwood Music Hall, and The Meadows. “WHO YOU’RE TALKING WITH” has streamed in over 90 countries, with over 30,000 listeners, and over 125,000 streams on Spotify alone. His new single “DO YOU KNOW ME?” is out now. @williammaus

Minerva. When a 1920’s starlet haunts a child in the pre-war apartment where she died, mutual obsession ensues. As a middle aged adult, the child (now an actor themself), returns to New York for an opportunity that could rekindle their faded stardom. The ghost, both proud and jealous, provides her advice as well as sabotage. But as her mortal subject descends into the mania she’s induced, the quality of the performance only grows stronger. Resorting to more drastic measures, she leaves them both to wonder if this role will be the start of a new chapter or the final act.

Patrick Ferris (HE/HIM) is a 21 year old artist, writer, and performer born and raised in Stuyvesant Town, Manhattan. He is a graduate of Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School and a student at Fashion Institute of Technology.