A play by David Meyers, Directed by Michael D. Graham

Sam Goodstein prosecuted Julius and Ethel Rosenberg for treason in the trial of the century. Their conviction led Sam and his wife Judith to success, notoriety, and a world that had been previously closed to them. But when troubling questions arise about the case, both Sam and Judith must decide how much they’re willing to sacrifice for that success and how much they can compromise and still stay who they are. ROSENBERG examines power, gender, and political courage in Washington, DC — and what has changed — or hasn’t changed — since 1953.

The cast includes (left to right) Delysa Richards, Dustin Rothbart, Sonya Robinson, and Scott Sawa.

David Meyer’s plays have been read, performed, and developed off-Broadway by The Platform Group, The Barrow Group, and the Abingdon Theatre Company, at the Lark Play Development Center, Naked Angels, Nylon Fusion Collective, The Drawing Board, and at professional theatres across the country. His work has been published by Applause, Smith and Kraus, and Indie Theater Now, and he has been a resident playwright at the Abingdon Theatre Company and Project Y.  He previously worked for three years in the West Wing of the White House, and later as a speechwriter in the U.S. Senate.

Michael D. Graham (left) and David Meyers

Michael D. Graham’s favorite directing credits include Mrs. Warren’s Profession (Promethean Theatre Ensemble); Casa Valentina, Holding the Man, Barney the Elf, Ten Dollar House (Pride Arts/Pride Films and Plays); The Mystery of Irma Vep, Smash, The Misanthrope, Parallel Lives, The Memory of Water, Private Eyes (Piccolo Theatre); Expatriates (the side project); Butley (Hubris Productions); Spreading the News (Halcyon Theatre); and The Years (Appetite Theatre). In addition to directing, he has worked as an actor, producer and playwright at various Chicago-based theatres. Rosenberg marks his return to the theatre world after three years of navigating a global pandemic and writing the first draft of a novel.