The Terrible Girls

A Horror-Comedy.

In this wicked dark comedy of friendship, obsession, and Southern sensibilities, Mr. Witherose leaves Birdie, Gretch, and Minnie to tend to his bar while he is away on business in Atlanta. Birdie and Gretch are battling for Mr. Witherose's affection in his absence, but neither knows that Minnie is guarding his terrible secret. When an innocent tryst goes awry, the ghosts of sordid secrets come...

A Horror-Comedy.

In this wicked dark comedy of friendship, obsession, and Southern sensibilities, Mr. Witherose leaves Birdie, Gretch, and Minnie to tend to his bar while he is away on business in Atlanta. Birdie and Gretch are battling for Mr. Witherose's affection in his absence, but neither knows that Minnie is guarding his terrible secret. When an innocent tryst goes awry, the ghosts of sordid secrets come out into the open, providing a wild mix of fearless comedy and Southern Gothic horror.

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The Terrible Girls

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  • David Lee White: The Terrible Girls

    I saw this play in Philadelphia several years ago and it made me love Goldfinger's writing. It's a gothic-pulpy-noirish treat that treats its themes and characters seriously. There is definitely some dark comedy here. The sinister nature of the story will frighten you and make you grin at the same time. At its core, however, it's really quite poignant. It's rare to find good examples of plays that manage to be dark, thrilling and moving all at the same time.

    I saw this play in Philadelphia several years ago and it made me love Goldfinger's writing. It's a gothic-pulpy-noirish treat that treats its themes and characters seriously. There is definitely some dark comedy here. The sinister nature of the story will frighten you and make you grin at the same time. At its core, however, it's really quite poignant. It's rare to find good examples of plays that manage to be dark, thrilling and moving all at the same time.

3 Women, 1 Man - Flexible

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Spotlight Theatre, Year 2015
  • Type Reading, Organization Available Light Theatre, Year 2014

Production History

  • Type University, Organization Goucher College, Year 2022
  • Type University, Organization Penn State Berks, Year 2018
  • Type University, Organization Aquinas College, Year 2017
  • Type Professional, Organization Acadiana Repertory Theatre, Year 2012
  • Type Professional, Organization Azuka Theatre, Year 2001