THE PIECE
The public has been fascinated by Jeffrey Epstein and the powerful figures in his orbit, while showing little curiosity about the girls he abused. The Does shifts that focus.
Drawn entirely from the survivors' own words, as recorded in court transcripts, depositions, and published interviews, The Does is a verbatim docudrama that reveals the false promises, psychological manipulation, and threats used to ensnare the girls, many of whom chose to remain anonymous under the alias Jane Doe.
By placing their voices at the center of the story, The Does challenges the victim-blaming that has long surrounded the Epstein case and reminds us that accountability begins with listening to those who were harmed.
THE ARTIST
Sheri Wilner-Deering’s plays have been presented at leading theatres nationally and internationally, including the Guthrie Theater, La Jolla Playhouse, The Old Globe, and Actors Theatre of Louisville’s Humana Festival. Her work has earned the Heideman Award, a Helen Hayes Award nomination, and fellowships from the Howard, Bush, and Jerome Foundations, as well as the Dramatists Guild. Compelled by urgent real-life stories too often overlooked, she has turned to verbatim theatre, with pieces presented at the Donald J. Trump–Jeffrey Epstein Reading Room and the Verbatim Salon. Her plays have been widely published and anthologized. She directs the MFA Playwriting program at Pace University.