BROKEN by David Meyers

Kevin McFadden hasn't spoken to anyone since he killed 17 people at a shopping mall three weeks ago. But when a prison doctor takes an unexpected interest in his case, Kevin decides to meet with him -- revealing a troubled past that unites them both.
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BROKEN

Recommended by

  • Cheryl Bear:
    6 Aug. 2020
    “ An incredibly difficult challenge to discover the humanity and reason behind the one who committed such a monstrous act. A fascinating investigation between a doctor and the patient that reveals much more than we'd expect. Important and well done. ”
  • Stephen Kaplan:
    15 Apr. 2019
    “ A very powerful investigation into the psyche of a young mass shooter. Meyers finds the humanity in such a troubled mind and our need as a society to understand why these things happen. ”
  • Catherine Weingarten:
    25 Apr. 2017
    “ A freaky, challenging play thats super timely! Davids play legit sent chills through my spine when I saw a reading of it. ”

Development History

  • Workshop
    ,
    Horizon Prods
    ,
    2015
  • Reading
    ,
    Project Y - Off-Broadway
    ,
    2014
  • Reading
    ,
    Independent Producers - Staged Reading in NYC
    ,
    2014
  • Workshop
    ,
    Payomet Performing Arts Center - Cape Cod
    ,
    2014

Production History

  • Workshop
    ,
    AEA Showcase - Horizon Prods.
    ,
    2015

Awards

Published in Best Plays of 2015 Anthology
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Indie Theater Now
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2016