House Rules

by Cynthia Chapman

THIS PLAY IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION: In this non-linear drama, Dayenne’s fury is stoked by the announcement of her mother’s second and swift marriage. Dayenne diverts her pain into adolescent rebellion with the mentorship of her reckless friend Carrie, who teachers her to gamble and lie. Death does not separate these ill-starred friends. When Dayenne is unable to bear the pressure of husband and career, she summons...

THIS PLAY IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION: In this non-linear drama, Dayenne’s fury is stoked by the announcement of her mother’s second and swift marriage. Dayenne diverts her pain into adolescent rebellion with the mentorship of her reckless friend Carrie, who teachers her to gamble and lie. Death does not separate these ill-starred friends. When Dayenne is unable to bear the pressure of husband and career, she summons Carrie, as the personification of her gambling addiction that wreaks havoc in the lives everyone she loves and hurtles her towards self-destruction if no one can stop her..

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  • Sandra de Helen: House Rules

    Chapman's House Rules is rife with emotion, theatrical, and drama. It is also a love story of sorts, as Dayenne battles with her best friend for control of her own soul. This would be so wonderful to see live in person fully staged.

    Chapman's House Rules is rife with emotion, theatrical, and drama. It is also a love story of sorts, as Dayenne battles with her best friend for control of her own soul. This would be so wonderful to see live in person fully staged.

  • Julie Weinberg: House Rules

    Cynthia is a wonderful writer and a terrific collaborator. This is a fascinating study of a woman whose life is spiraling out of control. Read this!!

    Cynthia is a wonderful writer and a terrific collaborator. This is a fascinating study of a woman whose life is spiraling out of control. Read this!!

Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Proscenium Playwrights and 9th Floor NYC, Year 2021
  • Type Workshop, Organization Proscenium Playwrights, Year 2014
  • Type Reading, Organization Lesley University, Year 2013