How a Boy Falls
by Steven Dietz
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Synopsis
The disappearance of a young boy casts suspicion on his newly-hired au pair, as well as on the wealthy parents who have hired her.
As the parents seek revenge upon one another, the young au pair is hatching a plot of her own.
How a Boy Falls is a psychological thriller with a dark comic edge about the way in which past events can be weaponized to shape the present.
Press Reviews
"★★★★★ “75 minutes of taut and tight theater... great storytelling."
— Around the Town Chicago
"Steven Dietz’s crafty and ultra-twisty storytelling... a shiveringly chilly work."
— Chicago Sun-Times
"Unquestionably gripping."
— Daily Tribune
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Sam A man, 30. |
Paul A man, 52. |
Miranda A woman, 50. |
Mitch A man, 35. |
Chelle A woman, 29. |
Videos
How A Boy Falls – Mitch and Sam (Northlight Theater)
Publication
How a Boy Falls is a play written by Steven Dietz and published by Samuel French (2023).
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