The causeway’s flooded and (of course) the local sheriff is stranded on the mainland. Naturally on a turbulent night like this, the phones are down and who would ever expect cell phones to work in this remote part of the state? Does it sound like a good night for a roaring fire and a dinner party with a lot of laughs from a boisterous, tipsy actress? Does it sound like a good night for a murder – or two? While there is ample humor supplied by actress Susan, who drinks just a little too much; and Nate, who’s a tad slow even by down-east Maine standards – people are dying and the party really isn’t funny anymore.

Absolutely Dead was developed at Boston Playwrights’ Theatre and the WorkShop Theatre (NYC). The play opened at RiverPark Center’s Cannon Hall Theater in June, 2012, starring Kathy Garver and directed by Todd Nielsen. Absolutely Dead was also produced at Winchester Little Theatre, Winchester, VA. (March, 2017), directed by Sara Gomez. The production completely sold out the three-week run as well as two added performances.