February 5 – 15, 2026
New York Times Critic’s Pick


When Bella Baird, an isolated creative writing professor at Yale, begins to mentor a brilliant but enigmatic student named Christopher, the two form an unexpectedly intense bond. As their lives and the stories they tell about themselves become intertwined in unpredictable ways, Bella makes a surprising request of Christopher that neither knows if he can fulfill. Brimming with suspense, Rapp’s riveting play explores the limits of what one person can ask of another.


“A gripping mystery. An astonishing new play.” – The New York Times
“A gripping stunner!” – Chicago Tribune