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John Deserves to Die

  • The Tank 312 W 36th St New York, NY, 10018 United States (map)

Rachel Greene, Playwright

Maya Jeyam, Director

Lauren Pick, Stage Manager

James Cougar Canfield, Executive Producer

Joni Canfield, Co-Producer

Diane Bertrand-Goldsmith, Associate Producer

M. Hatten, Associate Producer

All is calm until Theater Department favorite Professor Daniel Holmes casts unassuming freshman Laura Vogel as Carol in his Spring production of David Mamet’s Oleanna. No one is less pleased than ambitious sophomore Jen Barnett, who threatens to expose a secret that could turn lives and careers upside down. When student reporter Andy Stark starts following leads for an explosive exposé, it is only a matter of time before dangerous truths come out. Art begins to imitate life as secrets unravel, masks come off, and classic texts are challenged. In this decidedly murderous exploration into the devilish intricacies of sex, power, consent, and gender politics in academia, three students take control in asking: If Carol was telling the story, wouldn’t John deserve to die?

COVID PROTOCOL: Please note that this performance will be presented at the Tank's in-person performance space at 312 W 36th St. All attendees and artists will be required to be vaccinated for Covid-19. Patrons will also be required to wear masks when not eating or drinking.

Earlier Event: June 30
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Later Event: July 6
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