A friend group lures a mutual acquaintance to an abandoned house to judge him for the crimes he’s committed against the community in a trial inspired by 14th century German vigilante courts. What begins as an orderly proceeding quickly spirals out of control as the defendant turns each council member against one another. Accusations are hurled, secrets are revealed, and the life of the judged hangs in the balance. By the end of the night, one truth emerges: there is not one villain — there are many.

CONTENT WARNINGS: Instances of alcohol and tobacco use, physical violence, torture, and brief sounds of vomiting (off stage); mentions of drug use, sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, torture, and murder. There are mentions of p-d-philia and child SA materials, but these topics are not part of the plot nor is it truthful about any of the characters involved.

Here in the 1950’s, you’re invited to join a live taping of everyone’s favorite sitcom, My Dear Debbie, featuring that kooky housewife, Debbie! For tonight’s taping, you’ll observe that Debbie has once again pulled her best friend Bev into her mischievous hijinks involving an OUTRAGEOUSLY expensive purchase, and on her birthday no less! Can they pull one over on Debbie’s stern and incredibly grumpy husband Tommy as they all attend a fancy dinner? Debbie and company may have to find out the hard way that in this sitcom, not everything is black and white. 

So!

Be a part our live, interactive studio audience and take part in what some may call an “American institution” with special opportunities to answer questions, talk to the actors, and delve much deeper into the psychology of just what it means to have to be America’s perfect… obedient… housewife and mother. 

CONTENT WARNINGS: Please be advised that this piece has themes of domestic abuse, sexual abuse, and child sexual abuse, as well as violence and mature language and content.

Written and Directed by Casey Tregeagle