Horror director William Castle used intense promos for his movies in the 1950s, one time even telling audiences they were insured in case of “death by fright.” Apprehension takes cues from that tactic, issuing liability waivers warning audiences of the mental and physical risks in viewing the twisting tale of lead character Joe Dempsey’s past. First-time playwright L. B. Deyo presents a play of novel proportions, examining real horrors versus the ones lurking in the dark shadows of the mind. – Cat McCarrey
