A courtroom drama on Lenny Bruce’s 1964 obscenity trial and free speech rights.
Set in 1964 New York City, the play dramatizes the obscenity trial of comedian Lenny Bruce, whose work and language led to legal prosecution. Drawing from the real case handled by attorney Marty Garbus, the narrative examines the legal arguments, testimonies, and cultural tensions surrounding freedom of speech during a pivotal moment in American history.
The production is written by Susan Charlotte and directed by Antony Marsellis. It is based on Garbus’s firsthand experience defending Bruce, forming part of a trilogy of plays centered on civil liberties cases.
