The Pros & Cons of Killing Your Cult Leader

by Bobbi Twiggs

The Pros and Cons of Killing Your Cult Leader is a fast-paced, satirical comedy that follows five high-ranking women in The One True Way Intentional Living Community. Join Jennifer, Nicole, Sarah, and Michelle as they are tasked with welcoming a new member into the Elder Women's Chamber; the young, wide-eyed, and innocent Anne. As Anne discovers that the community she grew up in and the leader she has idolized...

The Pros and Cons of Killing Your Cult Leader is a fast-paced, satirical comedy that follows five high-ranking women in The One True Way Intentional Living Community. Join Jennifer, Nicole, Sarah, and Michelle as they are tasked with welcoming a new member into the Elder Women's Chamber; the young, wide-eyed, and innocent Anne. As Anne discovers that the community she grew up in and the leader she has idolized are not what they seem, she decides to take matters into her own hands. And so, the Elder Women's Chamber must debate the best way to save their livelihoods and their community, and try and figure out if those things are even worth saving.

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  • Jacob York: The Pros & Cons of Killing Your Cult Leader

    What a delight this play is. Both a deeply unserious romp and a meaningful examination of the patriarchal systems we allow to ruin our lives. It's 3/4 silly and 1/4 sincere, which is a great ratio to get your audiences to really hear what is being said between the laughs. The showing I saw was packed. The same thing could happen for your theatre! Program this play.

    What a delight this play is. Both a deeply unserious romp and a meaningful examination of the patriarchal systems we allow to ruin our lives. It's 3/4 silly and 1/4 sincere, which is a great ratio to get your audiences to really hear what is being said between the laughs. The showing I saw was packed. The same thing could happen for your theatre! Program this play.

Development History

  • Type Commission, Organization The Weird Sisters Theatre Project, Year 2023
  • Type Reading, Organization The Weird Sisters Theatre Project, Year 2023

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse, Year 2023

Awards

  • Best New Play or Musical
    BroadwayWorld Atlanta
    Finalist
    2023
  • Suzi Bass Award Reccommended
    The Suzi Bass Awards
    Selection
    2023