A phenomenal riff on the Greeks that will stay with me for a long time. A play where the setting is as alive and vibrant as any character. Can't wait to see what a lighting and sound designer can do to create the chilling tone of this play. The characters here are written perfectly with their Greek counterparts while also giving them their own personality and agency. A harrowing look at the drug epidemic of the late 1980s and just how many lives that can be impacted by it.

I saw this well-spun play as a staged reading at the Valdez Theatre Conference in 2019, and it moved me to unstoppable tears. The Killing Fields has stuck with me for years in the back of my mind, and I cannot recommend it enough. If you are compelled by Greek Tragedy but wish to expect it through the stakes of today, then please give this a read (and a production!!).

This is a brilliantly crafted modern adaptation of the Agamemnon tragedy. Pearson skillfully weaves the ancient and contemporary, exploring the generational impacts of addiction, political injustice, and family loyalty. The story of Cly is compelling and heart-wrenching. Pearson’s adaptation does more than just re-imagine a classic—it forces us to confront the broader social consequences of drug addiction as a systemic issue, rather than a personal failing.