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The Corrections meets We Need to Talk About Kevin in this harrowing multigenerational saga about a family harboring a serial killer in their midst, from the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award finalist playwright Adam Rapp.

A pinball wizard for the twenty-first century, Wynne Ledbetter is surrounded by despair. His father is wasting away on workman's comp, his mother is a double-shift waitress obsessed with the lives of the saints, and his sister is a dropout junky. But Wynne has a plan. One of only three players in the country to solve the Tang Dynasty computer game, he will travel to the championships in New York City, where the winner pockets a cool million dollars. With this money, he'll put his sister in rehab, pay for his father's operation, and employ his mother in his very own computer repair shop. But he has to get there first. "STONE COLD DEAD SERIOUS...is the work of a playwright who is forging a real voice... Its rendering of the shared language of loved ones illustrates how families can remain intimate even when they are in shards. Its depiction of a working-class America that is unable to dream of anything beyond enduring is as sincerely sad a commentary on our culture as I've seen in recent memory. And its fear for young people is, unfortunately, deeply convincing." Bruce Weber, The New York Times

In a dystopian America under siege, Ellen endures fifty-two days of hiding and scarcity, anxiously awaiting her husband's return. Amidst the chaos and brutality that has engulfed the nation, she decides to take a bold step that could lead to a transformative change. The story explores themes of resilience and hope in the face of overwhelming despair.

Set against the backdrop of an intense summer, two young grifters embark on a risky quest to make a deal with the devil. As they navigate a world filled with temptation and danger, their journey explores themes of ambition, morality, and the consequences of their choices. The heat of the season amplifies the tension, pushing them to confront their desires and the price they must pay for their ambitions.

A riveting play about a creative writing professor at Yale and her brilliant, rebellious student, exploring the limits of what one person can ask of another.

The story unfolds during a dinner invitation at a picturesque Connecticut home, where the hosts, Dr. Bertram and Sandra Cabot, seek to celebrate the return of their friends' son, James, from a psychiatric hospital. As the evening progresses, Sandra enlists Dirk's help to alter her life's trajectory, leading to bizarre occurrences, including a peculiar sky and crashing geese. These events set the stage for a transformative night that will irrevocably impact everyone at the gathering.

Corinthia Bledsoe, a towering seven-foot tall high-school junior, grapples with her unique abilities, including the power to predict the future. As she navigates the challenges of adolescence, her extraordinary height and foresight set her apart from her peers, leading to both intriguing experiences and personal struggles. The narrative explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the complexities of growing up when you are anything but ordinary.

Exploring themes of love, neglect, and the harsh realities of poverty, the narrative delves into the consequences of aimlessness and the impact of leaving one's past behind. It also highlights the intrinsic value of a girl, weaving together complex emotions and societal challenges. Adam Rapp's work offers a poignant reflection on personal struggles and the search for meaning in difficult circumstances.

In their secret underground hideout, Angela and her new friends create a life unplugged from the perpetually moving culture. Can they free the rest of the world before the powers that be shut down their utopian experiment?

The narrative follows three disaffected teens who become intertwined with a kidnapped child, exploring themes of redemption and resilience. As their lives intersect, the story delves into their struggles and the complexities of their relationships, highlighting the raw emotions and challenges they face. Through this gripping tale, readers are taken on a journey that reveals the potential for change and hope amidst darkness.