Bad Seed
Monroe Stage
by Maxwell Anderson
book by William March
“A well-paced stage thriller – campy fun mixed with psychological overtones.”—Jeffrey Ellis, Broadway World
Beneath the charm and perfect manners of young Rhoda Penmark lurks a chilling darkness. When a classmate dies under mysterious circumstances, her mother, Christine, begins to suspect the unthinkable—could her seemingly innocent daughter be a murderer? As Christine digs into her own past, she uncovers disturbing secrets that challenge everything she believes about nature versus nurture.
Set against the backdrop of 1950s suburban life, The Bad Seed is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the terrifying idea of a child with a natural capacity for evil. Adapted from William March’s novel, this Broadway classic keeps audiences questioning: Are monsters born, or are they made?
