ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF
by Jericho Thomas
Chicago, 1903. A lavish new theatre is set to open to thunderous applause. Touted by city leaders as a marvel of modern design, The Iroquois is beautiful, state-of-the-art… and “absolutely fireproof.” But behind the velvet curtain lies a tangle of ambition, secrets, and warnings ignored. Performers, politicians, and the public collide in a world where art bows to industry and a single spark could set everything ablaze. Inspired by true events and the worst theater fire in American history, this gripping drama explores the cost of believing the impossible and ignoring the inevitable.
- Cast Size: 11M 5W
- Running Time: 40 minutes
- Royalty Rate: $40 per performance
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About the Playwright
Jericho Thomas is a theatre artist and teacher based in Dallas, TX. He received his Master of Fine Arts in Theatre (Dramatic Writing emphasis) from Arizona State University and also trained in acting and musical theatre at New York’s Circle in the Square Theatre School. “Absolutely Fireproof” was selected as the 2025 Best Overall Play by the Texas Educational Theatre Association. His play, “Addison and the Black Hole” received a production at The Tank in NYC (after a workshop at Lincoln Center), and his play “Writes” was a Semifinalist for the Eugene O’Neill National Playwrights Conference. His latest play, “When Roses Stood”, has been performed by middle and high schools across the country.
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