Falls for Jodie
Two men. Two Yale co-eds. One terrible plan.
Forty-five years after John Hinckley Jr.’s assassination attempt, we continue to struggle to recognize when young men are in crisis. Our production asks: Would you recognize
an assassin in your own life?
The Story
1980. New Haven, Connecticut — Four months before he will attempt to assassinate President Ronald Reagan, John Hinckley Jr. moves into the Colony Inn with a simple plan to make Jodie Foster his girlfriend. In his first night at the hotel, John meets Eddie, the night concierge, where they discover a shared dilemma: both are in love with Yalies who don’t know they exist. When Eddie offers to connect John to Jodie in exchange for an investment, their business partnership blossoms into an unexpected friendship, revealing a growing crisis neither recognizes in the other before it’s too late. Falls For Jodie, a dark comedy by Eric Micha Holmes, dares to ask: “How can the pursuit of love escalate to a national tragedy”?
Why Now?
As we approach the 2026 midterm elections, the nation continues to grapple with the bitter realities of extremism, mass shootings, and the rise of political violence. As neighbors, voters, and theatre goers, how we choose to respond to the suffering of young men can determine the health of our communities and the future of the republic. The Falls for Jodie Team is committed to a production that can expand and deepen a conversation about our personal and collective ability to recognize a crisis before it erupts into violence. As the fate of a country teeters on a handful of state elections, we offer this production as space to investigate, moment-to-moment, the gentle acts and chance encounters that can guide a young man toward grace, or push him over the edge.
Falls for the Team
Our Goal
Our production will cost $75,000. The Tank is investing $45,000 of in-kind support which covers our rehearsal space, performance venue, general management, press, insurance, and a portion of our marketing. This means we must raise the remaining $30,000 by our first rehearsal on August 25th. Gifts from this campaign will cover:
How Can You Help?
1) Give! Every gift moves us closer to opening night. Any and every amount helps. Your gift is a tax deductible donation. You will receive a tax receipt upon completion direct to your email
2) Share this campaign! Please help spread the word about this show and our goal of closing the gap by our first rehearsal, August 25th! Use this link to share: https://giving.gofundme.com/campaign/793754/donate
3) Come to the show! We will be performing at The Tank (312 W 36th Street, NY, NY 10018) Thursday, September 24th through Sunday, October 18th. Tickets on sale soon. Tickets can be purchased here.