Fucking A

Fucking A is an otherworldly tale involving a noble mother, her wayward son and others. Hester Smith, the revered and reviled local abortionist, hatches a plan to buy her jailed son’s freedom-and nothing will deter Hester from her quest. In this violent and wild-eyed blend of story and song, which harkens to Brechtian and Jacobean structure, Hester’s branded letter A becomes a provocative emblem of vengeance, violence and sacrifice.

Critics’ Pick! Timeless and enduringly relevant. As harrowing as it is witty! - Ben Brantley, The New York Times

Four stars! Like Hester’s bloodily branded A, the play leaves an indelible mark. - Raven Snook, Time Out New York

A fiery, raw-throated shout in the face of hypocrisy, privilege and injustice. - Sara Holdren, New York Magazine

An expressionistic and politically charged exploration of class, family and violence, studded with jarring bursts of humor and song. - Raven Snook, Time Out New York