About the Show

Wildly relevant & bitingly funny, Eureka Day tackles liberal vaccine policy amidst a mumps outbreak

"Eureka Day" by Jonathan Spector is a play that seamlessly blends relevance with humor, offering audiences a compelling exploration of contemporary issues.

As cases of the mumps continue to rise within the school, the board members find themselves grappling with a dilemma they never anticipated. Despite their dedication to inclusivity, they are confronted with the harsh reality that their current vaccine policy may not be sustainable in the face of a public health crisis.

Through sharp wit and insightful commentary, Jonathan Spector's play invites audiences to ponder the complexities of modern-day dilemmas and the difficult decisions that shape our communities.

Critic Reviews (19)

"Getting the biggest belly laughs...in 'Eureka Day'...is a yellow thumbs-up emoji."
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"...a sharp satire of well-meaning but misguided liberalism."
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"A progressive school takes its mumps in Jonathan Spector's spiky comedy."
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"...starts with a flutter and turns on a nasty sting."
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"play seems mostly to be a plea that we get better at accepting that humans are imperfect"
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"'Eureka Day' is a cleverly staged social satire, one that earns enough goodwill"
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"started out a serious drama and acquired a lot of humor along the way"
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"...progressive politesse in shambles, profanity in all-caps, well-played emoji."
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