Never before has the Alphabet Theatre undertaken so difficult and, in some respects, nasty a play as this. With great personal sacrifice, the Caslon players bring to the stage, for the first time anywhere, “The Z Was Zapped.” Playwright Chris Van Allsburg has crafted a drama with moments both poignant and painful, which is sure to haunt the memory of all who experience it. It has even been suggested that these twenty-six acts create strong associations between words and letters. Could this be an alphabet book in disguise? The playwright will neither confirm nor deny it. You be the judge.

—from inside front cover jacket flap