In 1925, a 28 year old named Madge Oberholtzer started dating a charming and successful man, named D.C., who had his eye on becoming President. He seemed to match her independent spirit and hunger for an interesting life.

Madge was well educated, witty, and daring. Only two years earlier she had driven all the way to California with her best friend when there were virtually no paved roads or service stations.

On March 15th, 1925 D.C. called to ask if she could come see him urgently about her job. They had broken up shortly before, but her job was important so she went.

What happened next changed the history of the US, but until now Madge is rarely discussed. As part of the 2017 The Scripps Ranch Theatre New Works Studio in San Diego, CA I did my best to tell Madge's story and how she helped crush the largest and deadliest terrorist organization that has ever existed in the United States.

Last night SRT hosted a wonderful staged reading of my new play, "The Dying Declaration of Madge Oberholtzer." We had fun, hopefully honored this brave woman, and afterwards I answered some questions. More to come with this play...