Downstate

Produção

Downstate

Downstate is a 2018 tragicomedy play written by Bruce Norris that centers on a group house for sex offenders. The production originally premiered at the Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago. Since its debut, the play has received acclaim from critics, alongside criticism from conservatives who have accused it of promoting pedophilia. Following its initial run, Downstate has been produced on the West End in 2019, Off-Broadway in 2022, and in Washington, D.C. in 2025. The acting edition of the play is published by Theatrical Rights Worldwide.