Lasso of Truth

Synopsis

Who is Wonder Woman and where did she come from? Lasso of Truth explores the knotty origin story of our preeminent female superhero, created by William Marston, inventor of the first lie-detector machine. This smart, seductive, wild ride features the two women Marston lived with in a polyamorous relationship - both of whom inspired the famous character - plus a girl in search of answers about her childhood heroine, and a guy trying to hold on to his prized first issue.

Select Production History

NNPN Rolling World Premiere: Marin Theatre Company, Synchronicity, Atlanta, and Unicorn Theatre, Kansas City.

Workhaus Collective, in association with Walking Shadow Theatre, Minneapolis

Purchase

Lasso of Truth, Dramatic Publishing

Reviews

“Kreitzer’s complex and daring creation plays out like a tightrope act—taut and dangerous, but breathtaking as well.” —Star Tribune

“Thought provoking, revealing, and highly entertaining… Lasso of Truth is a cavalcade of ideas and images, a mash-up of the zany and the profound, escapism and soul-searching, troubling and affirming, and worth every intriguing minute.” —Talkin’ Broadway

“Carson Kreitzer’s script creates a warm, relatable portrait of a non-nuclear family for whom Wonder Woman represented not just a creative outlet nor a cash cow, but a chance to change the world for the better…. Lasso of Truth stands as a fitting tribute to one of pop culture’s most enduring heroines, with all of the triumphs, flaws and unorthodox origins that entails.” —Minnesota Playlist

“Kreitzer has a keen ear for dialogue, and her themes of truth and power, love and betrayal, art and artifice slice through the production like Wonder Woman’s legendary lasso.” —The San Francisco Examiner