The Tangled Web

by Laurie Brooks

Copyright 1994

3 Men, 5 Women

A stylish investigation of issues surrounding irresponsible sexual behavior and its consequences, The Tangled Web explores deception, and the boundaries of love and loyalty. Owen is in love with Sarah. Sarah is in love with Sean's lifestyle. Sean used to love Sarah but now he's moved on. With the help of a mysterious Faustian source of inspiration, Sarah forms a devious plan that draws her and those around her into a tangled web of lies and deceit. Well, what would you be willing to do to gain your heart's desire?

• Commissioned and premiered by Graffiti Theatre Company, Cork, Ireland.
• American version commissioned by The Coterie, Kansas City, MO.
• Recipient (with The Coterie, Kansas City, MO) of a 2002 AT&T First Stage grant from Theatre Communications Group.
• American Premier March, 2003, The Coterie, directed by Jeff Church.

Photos courtesy of The Coterie Theatre