“The finest American author of his generation.” —
Sunday Mail
“Viewed as an indictment of journalism or the law—take your pick—
The Penitent
is timely and exciting and, in the best of ways, awfully depressing.” —
NBC New York
“David Mamet is an American theater icon for good reason. He writes plays with nuance and depth that require the audience to really listen and think. About subjects that will stick to your ribs and keep your mind and your guts churning long after you leave the theater.
is no exception.” —
Front Row Center
In David Mamet’s searing new drama, Charles, a psychiatrist, is thrown into a firestorm of controversy when he refuses to testify on behalf of a gay client accused of killing ten people. He claims his refusal is a principled defense of the Hippocratic oath, enshrining the confidentiality of the doctor-client relationship. The client’s defense claims it is bigotry. As Charles is subjected to a Job-like barrage of misfortune,
asks the question: What is the cost of standing up for what you believe?
David Mamet
is a playwright, essayist and screenwriter who directs for both the stage and film. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for
Glengarry Glen Ross
. His other plays include
American Buffalo
,
The Anarchist
Race
Speed-the-Plow
Oleanna
and
China Doll
, among many others.