The MotherF**ker with the Hat

by Stephen Adly Guirgis

Directed by Serena Elize Flores

Struggles with addiction, friendship, love, and the challenges of adulthood are at the center of
this story. Jackie, a petty drug dealer, is just out of prison and trying to stay clean. He’s also
still in love with his coke-addicted childhood sweetheart, Veronica. Ralph D. is Jackie’s too-
smooth, slightly slippery sponsor. He’s married to the bitter and disaffected Victoria, who, by
the way, has the hots for Jackie. And then there’s Julio, Jackie’s cousin…a stand-up, “stand by
me” kind of guy. This tight, smart and splendidly well-made, tough-minded, unromantic
romantic dark comedy will keep you laughing and then send you home thinking.

Running time: 100 mins

Nominated for six 2011 Tony Awards, including Best Play