Re: Michigan Basement
 

Hope I'm not being super obvious but the term Michigan basement is a reference to an original crawlspace that is later dug into a full basement. Because the basement was 'added' later, the walls are dirt or stone or whatever works to keep the walls from caving in. The result is that the basement is not convertible into any sort of living space. I'm sure elsewhere in the world, there are other names but in Michigan, Ligotti's original home, they are called Michigan Basements. Just Google the term if you want more technical details.

Now none of that tells us much about the play though!

Souphead.

Re: Michigan Basement
 

I'm so envious of the title "Michigan Basement."

As The New Nonsense wrote below, it's incredibly evocative in its blunt simplicity. Self-generated horror in two seemingly innocuous words.

Re: Michigan Basement
 

I must now express my difference of opinion, Ted, as both Michigan AND basements have a plethora of foreboding! Combining both images together is simply unthinkable. Stop thinking it!

Re: Michigan Basement
 

Figured this could be used as some kind of creative exercise (with all dues to Ligotti and Trenz, of course.)

Knowing what you know about Ligotti's fiction (including Crampton, if you've read it): what do you think Michigan Basement is about? What kind of imagery or scenarios spring in your mind from this evokative title?

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I have no clue what Michigan Basement is about. I really hope I get to know, or even better to read the thing itself. Crampton was excellent.

Can someone tell us more what that script is like? the gist and vibe of it?

I'm so damn curious about it

Re: Michigan Basement
 

I sense an anthology taking shape.

Re: Michigan Basement
 

"The Challenge From...Debasement"