A darkly satirical look at a family's descent into chaos amidst virtual reality and lost fortunes.
"Dickhead" by Gil Kofman is a darkly satirical and macabre play that delves into the chaotic lives of a family ensnared by personal fantasies, technology, and virtual reality. The story centers on Richard, a brash and abrasive corporate lawyer who fumbles through the complexities of the metaverse. As Richard, often referred to as a "dick," desperately tries to recover the password to his bitcoin wallet holding millions, his frustration escalates into desperation. As the virtual currency's value skyrockets, his failure to unlock the wallet amplifies his manic and abusive behavior toward his wife, Ruth, and his son Bobby's family, who are temporarily living with him. Bobby, an unsuccessful screenwriter, and his wife Darcy, who promotes herself on OnlyFans, are struggling with their own issues, while their son Junior remains lost in a virtual reality world. The family's tenuous grasp on reality is shattered when a stalker from Darcy's online audience disrupts their already precarious lives. Directed by Richard Caliban, this world premiere at Theater for the New City offers a chilling exploration of a family on the edge.