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Theater / Performance Venue

Glenn Wallichs Theatre, University of Redlands

University of Redlands' main stage is reportedly haunted by the 'White Lady,' a drama student said to have died in a car crash en route to a performance, who now moves costumes and disrupts stage lighting.

1200 E Colton Ave, Redlands, CA 92373

Wheelchair Accessible Research-Backed · 3 sources

Research updated June 2026

Age

All Ages

Cost

$

Ticket prices vary by production; see university website for season schedule

Access

Wheelchair OK

Campus building; paved walkways to theater entrance

Equipment

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White Lady pulling costumes off racksLuminous female apparition floating above the stage curtainStage lighting disruptionsAnderson Hall lights turned on and off by 'Fernie'Metronome shutting off repeatedly in Memorial ChapelRush of air in ear in Memorial Chapel

University of Redlands students and theater faculty have passed down the White Lady legend for years. She is said to be a former drama student who died in a car crash while traveling to a performance at the theater. Her presence is most often reported in the costume department, where she allegedly pulls dresses and costumes off racks. Witnesses also describe her floating luminously above the stage curtain, and the stage lighting is said to malfunction or shift when she is present.

The Fine Arts complex as a whole carries a paranormal reputation on campus. Anderson Hall — a building that formerly served as a campus hospital — is associated with a spirit students have nicknamed 'Fernie,' who reportedly turns lights on and off on command and plays other small tricks. A student named Olivia Vara documented her Anderson Hall experiences in accounts cited by local paranormal writers, noting the spirit seemed to respond to direct address.

The Memorial Chapel is the most severe case in campus lore. Faculty and students describe it as actively hostile after dark, and Vara reported that her metronome switched off repeatedly while she practiced there alone, accompanied by a rush of air directly into her ear. University faculty reportedly characterize the Fine Arts building spirits collectively as malevolent — a framing unusual enough to have spread the legend well beyond student circles.

These accounts derive from informal student reporting and a single local journalism source; no formal paranormal investigation documentation has been published for this campus.

Notable Entities

White Lady (drama student, identity unknown)Fernie (Anderson Hall spirit)

Plan Your Visit

1 way to experience
Self-Guided Visit

Campus Visit and Performance

Visit the University of Redlands campus and attend a Theatre & Dance department production at Glenn Wallichs Theatre, where the White Lady ghost legend has persisted among students and faculty for years.

Duration:
2 hr

Sources & Further Reading

Every HauntBound history is researched from documented sources. We clearly separate verified historical fact from paranormal folklore.

  1. 1.aboutredlands.com/articles/redlands-hauntings
  2. 2.redlands.edu/study/schools-and-centers/college-of-arts-and-sciences/undergraduate-studies/theatre-and-dance
  3. 3.redlandscommunitynews.com/news/tis-the-season-to-share-favorite-redlands-ghost-stories/article_94a1bb60-3d87-11ec-b749-136adfb66b0a.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glenn Wallichs Theatre, University of Redlands family-friendly?
Active university theater; ghost lore is informal campus tradition. Production content varies. Overall family fit: High.
How much does it cost to visit Glenn Wallichs Theatre, University of Redlands?
Ticket prices vary by production; see university website for season schedule
Do I need to book in advance?
No advance booking is required, but checking availability is recommended.
Is Glenn Wallichs Theatre, University of Redlands wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Glenn Wallichs Theatre, University of Redlands is wheelchair accessible. Terrain: Campus building; paved walkways to theater entrance.