Heroes of the Fourth Turning

What happens when the world’s on fire—and you light the match?

If you’ve ever thought, Wow, the world feels like it’s falling apart—congrats, you’re not alone. iDiOM Theater invites you to dive headfirst into the chaos with Heroes of the Fourth Turning, Will Arbery’s brutally smart and unsettlingly relevant Pulitzer-finalist play. 

Directed by Shu-Ling Hergenhahn-Zhao 

It’s August 19th, 2017—America’s having a meltdown, and so are these four conservative Catholic friends. It’s been a week since Charlottesville, Steve Bannon just got the boot from the White House, and in two days, the whole country is literally going dark with a total solar eclipse (because why not). Over whiskey and political sparring, they confront their ideological contradictions, their personal demons, the terrifying uncertainty, and nagging sense that everything might just be screwed. It’s intense, unnerving, and yes—darkly funny. Arbery doesn’t give you easy answers, but he sure makes you think.

If you like dissecting politics over beers, questioning your worldview, or exploring the messy intersections of faith and identity—this is your kind of play. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a fly on the wall at the most awkward political reunion ever, this play is for you. If you’re the kind of person who finds themselves doomscrolling at 2 a.m. or yelling at NPR in your car, this play is for you. If you’ve ever wondered how the hell did we get here?—this play asks the same question, and then some. And if you’re just here for some incredibly sharp dialogue and top-tier acting, you won’t be disappointed either.

Community Conversations:
This play isn’t just a night at the theater—it’s a conversation starter. Join us:

• April 26th – The Morning After: What Did Heroes Leave You Thinking? Like a book club, but for people who know theater is about more than entertainment. Come exchange ideas, challenge perspectives, and keep the conversation alive.

Heroes of the Fourth Turning is the kind of play that sticks with you long after you’ve left the theater. It’s messy, it’s unsettlingly relevant—and that’s exactly why it matters. Tickets are limited and expected to go fast. Don’t miss your chance to see the play that Jesse Green of The New York Times called “astonishing” and “essential viewing.”