In the shadows of 17th-century France, a young woman suffers a stillbirth, only to be branded a murderer. Who can she turn to for help when no one believes her? How can she fight back against the tyrannical patriarchy? THE BEHEADING OF HELENE GILLET is inspired by true events— a chilling echo of today’s headlines. This high-octane world premiere play-with-music is packed with all the whimsy and charm of a public execution ;)