The Offer: A Political Farce Concerning the True Events of July 14, 1960

Rivka Maizlish

Details

Categories: Comedy & Improv, Theater

Dates: September 16, 2025 - September 17, 2025

Run Time: 55 mins

Venue: The Proscenium at The Drake

Overview

This play is a passionate celebration of the genre of classic stage farce. It is based on the true—and truly farcical—story of John F. Kennedy’s attempt to get Lyndon Johnson to be his vice presidential running mate, and Kennedy’s little brother Bobby’s attempt to get Johnson off the ticket. Confusion, chaos, and hilarity ensue… plus plenty of stairs and doors for the ingredients of a perfect farce.

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About the Artist

Rivka is a writer, dancer, and historian born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. She lived in Massachusetts and Wisconsin before landing in Philly, which has now been her home for 3 and half years. Some of her newer friends might report that she's "obsessed with Lyndon Johnson," but her earliest and most profound obsession was with farce, comedy, and theatre.