On Clover Road

“On Clover Road” by Steven Dietz is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the dark world of cults and the desperate lengths a mother will go to save her child. The play centers on Kate, a woman who hires a professional cult deprogrammer to help rescue her teenage daughter, who was lured into a dangerous cult four years earlier. Set in an abandoned motel, the story unfolds with intense confrontations and shocking twists as Kate, the deprogrammer, and a mysterious young girl engage in a dangerous game of deception and manipulation. As the truth unravels, the lines between victim and perpetrator blur, forcing the characters and audience to question their assumptions about identity, trust, and the power of belief. Dietz’s taut script keeps viewers on edge until the very end, grappling with themes of loss, redemption, and the complexities of family bonds.