The Truth About
Winnie Ruth Judd

By Cathy Dresbach & Ben Tyler

Two men in suits are sitting at a table
A woman in red dress pointing to the sky.
A group of people standing around in front of a cage.
A woman holding up some ropes in front of a cage.
Two men are unloading a suit case from the trunk.
A book cover with three suitcases on top of each other.

Production History

The World Premiere at the Phoenix Theatre Company

The world premiere production took place February 7th through March 17th, 2024, at Arizona's longest-operating theater, The Phoenix Theatre Company. FYI, it's just one mile south of the actual murder house!

Winner, 2022 Inkslinger competition, Southeastern Louisiana University

Winner, 2022 Inkslinger competition, Southeastern Louisiana University

An earlier version of the script was selected by the SLU College of Theater for production in April of 2023.

A green sign with yellow letters and a picture of masks.
A picture of the prescott center for the arts.

A workshop production at the Prescott Center for the Arts

February 2022, the play sold out three workshop productions.

A red and yellow logo for the festival of new american theatre.

The 22nd Annual Festival of New American Theatre

Presented by The Phoenix Theatre Company in March 2020.

Reviews

Broadway World by Angela Kabasan-Gonzalez

In an era captivated by the allure of true crime narratives and intrigue of real-life mysteries, The Truth About Winnie Ruth Judd takes the Hardes stage at The Phoenix Theatre Company. Promising to tell the tale of one of Arizona's most notorious murder cases, this production beckons enthusiasts of the genre to delve into the web of deceit and scandal surrounding Winnie Ruth Judd's story.
Authors, Cathy Dresbach and Ben Tyler aim to counter by presenting their unique version based on local historical research. Under the direction of Matthew Wiener, this production continues the bold approach that bridges the gap between past and present. This direction (along with the writing) invites audiences to confront the enduring allure of scandal and mystery that continues to captivate us in the present day in a very tongue-in-cheek manner rather than a gruesome retelling of a murder story.

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The Truth About Winnie Ruth Judd