The Totalitarians by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb

We might be on the brink of revolution in Nebraska. Penny, a compulsive and compulsively-watchable candidate for state office enlists the help of Francine, a silver-tongued operative. Francine's husband Jeffrey, a doctor, is lying to his dying patients - one of whom opens his eyes to Penny's nefarious plans for the Cornhusker State. The Totalitarians is a raucous dark comedy about the state of modern...
We might be on the brink of revolution in Nebraska. Penny, a compulsive and compulsively-watchable candidate for state office enlists the help of Francine, a silver-tongued operative. Francine's husband Jeffrey, a doctor, is lying to his dying patients - one of whom opens his eyes to Penny's nefarious plans for the Cornhusker State. The Totalitarians is a raucous dark comedy about the state of modern political discourse, modern relationships and how easy it is to believe truths without facts.

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The Totalitarians

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  • Rachel Bublitz:
    22 May. 2018
    “ Hilarious and tragic, especially with what's happening with the government right now. Nachtrieb's dialogue is snappy and quick and funny as hell! ”
  • Lauren Hance:
    22 May. 2018
    “ Funny, quirky and timely. Kudos to Peter for asking the hard questions. A fun play with deep undertones. I saw the production at Southern Rep Theatre. ”
  • National New Play Network:
    21 Dec. 2016
    “ The Totalitarians by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb received a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. The partnering NNPN Member Theaters were Southern Rep Theatre (New Orleans, LA), Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company (Washington, DC), and Z Space (San Francisco, CA).
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Development History

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    NNPN and New Dramatists Full Stage USA
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    2012

Production History