The Justice Box

By Michael Robert David

Direction by Matt Popham

How many times will a man walk in the footsteps of his family's predecessors?

October 23rd through November 14th, 2006

In this dark comedy, a young man, Jules, is challenged by a government man to carry the prized family legacy, the blade of a guillotine - Lady Justice, the secret Executioner's weapon of choice. Jules is given three tasks by the government before he can refuse to continue the "terrible" task of putting to death enemies of the state, as his family has done for the last 150 years. Will he stand firm to his beliefs or be swayed by the sweet soothing sounds of Lady Justice and her swift resolutions to a complicated world?

This play deals with mature issues and has some strong language and sexually imagery.

Featuring:

Lauren Hathaway, Jerry Hoffman, Joseph Garcia, Lilo Grunwald, Rasool Jahan, Nikitas Manikatos, and Kyle Moore.

Message from Artistic Director John Lant:

"I'm excited that this author, Michael Robert David, is associated with Write Act Repertory. I wanted the rep season to start with productions that came out of the gates like a shot.  Uncle Vampire and The Justice Box are two completely different plays that are a nice complement of bringing immediate theatre to the Los Angeles Community. Mr. Davis has a prolific history of plays that are socially poignant across time. This play was written 36 years ago, and I was amazed at the relevance of his attitudes toward social change and politics versus what the government is supposed to represent.  We let the audience decide after the play whether they agreed with the conclusion."