"You Need Nutmeg in Fishkill" is a dark comedy that cleverly makes fun of the perfect American family life from the late 1950s and early 1960s. Steven G. Martin uses smart dialogue, over-the-top characters, and supernatural twists, to humorously critique society's rules and the extreme lengths people go to keep up appearances. Martin's work is a unique mix of sitcom parody and dark humor, giving us both laughs and thoughtful ideas about fitting in and family life. Excellent! This "unpredictable" play needs produced!

Martin is one of the most versatile and prolific playwrights of our day as evidenced by this “unproduceable” short. Funny, gross, dark, and poetic, the story highlights a day in the life of an average Adams-esque Family who suffer from the same struggles as you and I, but deal with them in oh so different ways. The sheer beauty of the words alone are worth reading. What a delightful play! Somebody put this on stage so we can experience the full scope of what it offers. Loved it.

Like an episode of Father Knows Best watched through an A24 horror-filter, You Need Nutmeg in Fishkill takes familiar 1960's sitcom characters and peels back the layers to reveal the terrifying truth lurking beneath. Martin claims this is unproduceable but it's extremely readable and has a wonderfully satisfying ending moment. Cuddle up with your favorite demonic being and enjoy!