SWING STATE

By Rebecca Gilman, Directed by Jennifer Dean
Show Producers: Gary Chiles and Amy Sutton
September 20 - October 5, 2024
Regional Premiere

Peg’s world has grown quiet since losing her husband, with only the vast beauty of her prairie land and the occasional visit from a troubled friend to keep her company. But when her late husband’s belongings mysteriously vanish, Peg’s decision to call in the authorities ignites a tense chain of events that leaves everyone questioning who they can trust.

In this riveting new play, Pulitzer Prize finalist Rebecca Gilman delves into the cracks in our communities, revealing how national divisions echo through our most personal relationships. It’s a powerful story of mistrust, hidden biases, and the ways we truly see—or fail to see—each other.

“Swing State—frugal with themes, meticulous about motivation, minutely sensitive to the timing of revelations—could serve as a case study in dramatic construction.”
— The New York Times

"★★★★ (OUT OF 4)...AN EXTRAORDINARY NEW PLAY"
—Chicago Tribune

“Gilman’s drama takes audiences on a wayward chase through the pits and peaks of humanity to find the culprit.”
—New York Theatre Guide

Recipient of the 2023 Joseph Jefferson Award for New Play, and 2022 Edgerton Foundation New Play Award.