Dead Accounts
by Theresa Rebeck


Highlights
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the enjoyable and quirky family dynamic presented in the play. Many find the dialogue fun and the character interactions engaging, although some note that the play falls into conventional tropes and has minor flaws. Overall, it offers a breezy mix of comedy and drama that resonates well with audiences.
Synopsis
Jack's unexpected return throws his family into a frenzy, and his sister Lorna needs answers.
Is he coming home or running away?
Where is his wife everyone hates?
And how did he get all that money?
Theresa Rebeck’s new comedy tackles the timely issues of corporate greed, small town values, and whether or not your family will always welcome you back… with no questions asked.
Press Reviews
"The laughs never stop"
— Wall Street Journal "The best Broadway comedy of the year" - NJnewsroom.com
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Jenny Jack's wife |
Phil Jack's childhood friend |
Barbara Jack and Lorna's mother |
Lorna Jack's sister |
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Publication
Dead Accounts is a comedy play written by Theresa Rebeck and published by Samuel French (2015).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle.
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Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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