A mature, memorable play. A mild-mannered professor of philosophy is driven to apparent murder to protect his reputation and career. Henry is looking forward to being appointed to an endowed chair, so he and his wife can enjoy their golden years. Their plans are given a rude jolt, when his successor informs him that she is not recommending him. The usually gentle professor seizes a bust of Socrates and strikes her a fatal blow.
Complications arise with a young student, who witnessed the professor's action.
Add in a suspicious police lieutenant and you have all the ingredients for a series of suspenseful, and frequently funny developments, leading to a denouement which will catch everyone by surprise. This hilarious sequel begins where Beau Jest ended. Sarah and Bob are hosting a birthday party for Sarah's mother. Sarah's brother, Joel, divorced and about to enter a custody battle over his two sons, has picked this evening to come out of the closet to his parents, especially since he knows his homosexuality will be brought up in court. When Joel's parents arrive, looking forward to meeting Joel's new girlfriend, Bob, Sarah's husband, decides to save Joel and dresses in drag as Joel's girlfriend.