The Pillowman
By Martin McDonagh
The Levin Stage
September 1 – 24, 2006
A children’s book writer in a totalitarian stat—not exactly the stuff Goldilocks was made of. Unicorn’s 2006-2007 Season begins with a black-as-night comedy that provides a disturbing look at what defines are, to the realities of censorship and the importance of individual rights. A writer is questioned about the inspiration for his dark children’s stories when real murders that mirror his tales begin taking place. It’s chilling, it’s stimulating, and believe it or not, it’s funny. (But please, leave the kids at home.)
