Synopsis
Steak Night
$8.99 Published by Samuel French Inc
3 Male 2 Female
They have a strict set of rules and, if one is broken, the other family members vote on the nature, length and severity of punishment
The voting always takes place on the night the family has steak for dinner
The most enthusiastic participant in this rite is Alan, a 16 year old bully, until he transgresses and the family votes on his punishment
Very cleverly, very deviously, Alan swings the vote in his favor and takes over the family!
REVIEWS
"A dark little comedy with deepening layers ... [that] provides a metaphor, both telling and chilling, of the ease with which a really determined, clever leader can and does use democracy to overthrow democracy.... Polak combines grim Kafkaesque elements with a natural American ebullience" ~ Drama Logue