The Bed Trick

Written by 2023 Resident Playwright Keiko Green
Directed by H. Adam Harris

Awards and Recognition

  • WINNER San Diego Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Play
  • WINNER Sound on Stage Award for Outstanding New Play
  • WINNER Gregory Award for Outstanding New Play
  • FINALIST Susan Blackburn Award

Reviewer Quotes

“ I have truly not heard an audience laugh this hard in years. ”

Seattle Times

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Season Producer

Bette & Wylie Aitken

Associate Season Producer

The Family of Mary Kay Fyda-Mar

Executive Producers

Myrna Hamid
Todd Martinez

Associate Producer

Laurie Smits Staude

Supporting Producer

Judy & David Joss


On the Cripe Stage… 

Shakespeare’s infamous “bed trick” from All’s Well That Ends Well gets a bold and frisky remix in this comic college romp. When deception and desire collide, three friends are forced to navigate the messy, hilarious, and sometimes shocking consequences of choices, crushes, and consent. From unexpected hookups to tangled friendships, The Bed Trick probes the question: what does consent really mean, and who gets to decide? Equal parts whip-smart comedy and pointed social commentary, this show takes the Bard’s mischief into the 21st century, exploring sex, ethics, and the timeless chaos of human desire with razor-sharp wit and a provocative edge.

Content Advisory: This production contains complex themes. For a detailed content advisory, including potential spoilers, and for resources for support around these topics, click here.

“Green is a funny and thoughtful writer, and her facility for comedy and her disinterest in providing easy answers make for a play that is fun and refreshing in a world that seems set on simplifying issues to ensure they’re easily digestible…I have truly not heard an audience laugh this hard in years.”Seattle Times

“The play is one of the best written pieces of theatre I’ve seen this season and without a doubt the funniest.”The Sound on Stage

“Keiko Green’s writing is clever and quick while simultaneously thorough and deep. Her ability to bounce between laughter-evoking moments and gut-wrenching character revelations lends itself to the caliber of this show.”Broadway World Seattle


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Show artwork designed by KC Wilkerson, kcwdigital.com.


 

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Special Events:

  • Pride Night

  • Wine Night


PRIDE NIGHT

Join us for our Pride Night, where theater lovers who share an identity can connect over refreshments and conversation before enjoying a performance. Schedule is subject to change. Saturday, September 26, 2026 starting at 7:00 PM.
  • 7:00 PM - Mingling in the Chance lobby over light bites and Happy Hour drinks.
  • 8:00 PM - The show begins! We can't wait for you to see this performance!
  • 10:30 PM - Participate in a post-show conversation with the Cast and each other.
  • 10:45 PM - The event comes to an end.
Find more information on Pride Nights HERE.

WINE NIGHT

Back by popular demand, Wine Night features a signature wine for the first 50 patrons in the door. Members and their guests receive priority access. Schedule is subject to change. Friday, September 25, 2026 starting at 7:00PM.
  • 6:45 PM - Check-In Starts
  • 7:00 PM - Wine Night starts. Enjoy free exclusive wines!
  • 7:45 PM - Wine Night ends. Get prepared for the show!
  • 8:00 PM - Show starts, feel free to bring in your cup!

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IN PERFORMANCE

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IN REHEARSAL

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Articles & Reviews

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Venue Bette Aitken theater arts Center

Bette Aitken theater arts Center
5522 E. La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA  92807
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Approximate Running Time:
2 hours, 15 minutes with intermission
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