"A beautifully observed, richly compassionate new drama. The Performers are pitch-perfect."

—The New York Times

An unimaginable crime. An unmissable new drama.

Roundabout Underground brings another bold and vibrant new voice to the New York stage with Something Clean, “a beautifully observed, richly compassionate new drama” about the aftermath of the unthinkable.

This New York Times Critic’s Pick tells the story of Charlotte, a wife and mother desperate to put her world back together after her son’s crime brings it crashing down.

Rich with humor and humanity, Something Clean is “a shattering, heartrending exploration of the ripple effects of rape culture” (Time Out), a stirring appeal for the empathy we owe each other.

Running time: 85 minutes with no intermission.

Please note that there is no late seating for this production and the show begins promptly. If you arrive after the designated performance time you will not be admitted.

“ ” This is rated 4 out of 5 stars

Four Stars!
—Time Out New York & New York Stage Review

Charlotte: Kathryn Erbe
Doug: Daniel Jenkins
Joey: Christopher Livingston

Playwright: Selina Fillinger
Scenic Design: Reid Thompson
Costume Design: Valérie Thérèse Bart
Lighting Design: Jiyoun Chang
Original Compositions & Sound Design: Palmer Hefferan
Production Stage Manager: Kristi Hess
Director: Margot Bordelon

A young Black man sits on the floor with an older white woman. He holds her hand between both of his. — Christopher Livingston and Kathryn Erbe
Joan Marcus

A sad, older white woman stares into the distance while she stands in a bedroom. She wears a coat, a purse, yellow rubber globes, and holds paperwork. — Kathryn Erbe
Joan Marcus

An older white man wears a navy blazer over a light blue striped collared shirt tucked into khakis. A black messenger bag hangs on his shoulder. — Daniel Jenkins
Joan Marcus

An older white man and woman wear their coats and stand in the doorway of a living room. They look stoic, tired. The woman holds a collared shirt and sweater on a hanger, the man black dress shoes. — Daniel Jenkins and Kathryn Erbe
Joan Marcus

A young Black man holding a phone and a notebook looks over at a woman with a surprised, guilty expression. — Christopher Livingston
Joan Marcus

An older white man and woman stare at each other and stand close in a dimly lit living room. — Kathryn Erbe and Daniel Jenkins
Joan Marcus

Major support for Something Clean and Roundabout Underground is provided by Jodi Glucksman.

Something Clean was originally commissioned and developed through the Sideshow Theatre Company Freshness Initiative.

Something Clean is a recipient of the 2019 Laurents/Hatcher Foundation Award.

A young Black man wearing round silver glasses crosses his arms and listens to the table read. — Christopher Livingston
Jenny Anderson

An older white man sits at a table in the rehearsal studio and takes notes in his script. — Daniel Jenkins
Jenny Anderson

Two white women smile and laugh while sitting around tables in the rehearsal studio. — Margot Bordelon and Selina Fillinger
Jenny Anderson

Two actors sit at tables in the rehearsal studio and listen to a man who is standing. — Christopher Livingston, Kathryn Erbe and Daniel Jenkins
Jenny Anderson

A young Black man and an older white woman sit next to each other at a rehearsal table and listen intently. — Christopher Livingston and Kathryn Erbe
Jenny Anderson

Alec Baldwin
James Costa and John Archibald
Linda L. D’Onofrio
Peggy and Mark Ellis
Howard Gilman Foundation
Jodi Glucksman
Sylvia Golden
Judith and Douglas Krupp
K. Myers
Katheryn Patterson and Tom Kempner
Laura Pels International Foundation for Theater
Ira Pittelman
Laura S. Rodgers
Mary Solomon
Lauren and Danny Stein
Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust
The Tow Foundation

UPSTAGE GUIDE

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About Roundabout Underground

Roundabout Underground productions are produced in Roundabout's Black Box Theatre located within the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. It is an initiative designed to foster new works by emerging theatre artists. Roundabout Underground allows Roundabout to take artistic risks that are not viable on its larger stages, whether giving a debut production to an emerging writer or allowing an experienced director to go back to his or her creative roots. In addition to receiving an opportunity to debut their works as full-scale productions, up-and-coming playwrights receive the significant artistic and financial support of the country's largest not-for-profit theatre and a nurturing environment in which to debut their work. Note: Roundabout Underground productions cannot be purchased as part of a season package.

NEW PLAY INITIATIVE

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Name: Something Clean
Start: 2019-05-04 20:00:00
End: 2019-06-30 23:00:00
Location: Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre

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PRODUCTION HISTORY

Bobbie Clearly, by Alex Lubischer, 2018
Too Heavy for Your Pocket, by Jiréh Breon Holder, 2017
On The Exhale, by Martín Zimmerman, 2017
Kingdom Come, by Jenny Rachel Weiner, Tow Playwright-in-Residence, 2016
Ugly Lies the Bone, by Lindsey Ferrentino, 2015
Little Children Dream of God, by Jeff Augustin, Tow Playwright-in-Residence, 2015
Too Much, Too Much, Too Many, by Meghan Kennedy, 2013
Bad Jews, by Joshua Harmon, 2012
Suicide, Incorporated, by Andrew Hinderaker, 2011
The Dream of the Burning Boy, by David West Read, 2011
Tigers Be Still, by Kim Rosenstock, 2010
Ordinary Days, by Adam Gwon, 2009
The Language of Trees, by Steven Levenson, 2008
Speech & Debate, by Stephen Karam, 2007