Sophie Treadwell

A rare chance to see a landmark piece of American drama begins this Wednesday, 1 September, when Zephyer Rep presents Sophie Treadwell’s 1928 drama Machinal at the Wings Theatre, 154 Christopher Street. Based on the real-life case of murderess Ruth White, the play, along with Elmer Rice’s The Adding Machine, is perhaps the best-known example of the American flavor of German Expressionism, and Treadwell, along with Susan Glaspell, among the undersung female playwrights of the first half of the 20th century.

Machinal runs through 11 September. More information on the show at the theatreonline Web site here.