Theft: A Play In Four Acts

"Theft: A Play In Four Acts" by Jack London is a thought-provoking drama set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Washington D.C., where Senator Chalmers, his wife Margaret, and Congressman Howard Knox find themselves entangled in a web of political intrigue. The play explores the clash between power and ethics through the characters' complex interactions and the machinations of wealth that penetrate governance. As Senator Chalmers and the journalist Hubbard conspire to undermine Knox, who threatens the established order with his reformist ideas, Margaret wrestles with her divided loyalties between her father and Knox's ideals. The initial acts set the stage for a compelling conflict, promising political maneuvering and personal struggles as Knox prepares to deliver a speech that could disrupt everything.