Notes from the Playwright Love, when focused, can overcome the tragedies in life. A PROMISE TO YOUR MOTHER explores the lives of those left in the wake of one man's heinous crimes. Malcolm made national news when a vengeance-filled father of a girl Malcolm was accused of raping, crashed his car into Malcolm's, killing Malcolm and his wife. The tragedy sparks a series of revelations that will forever entwine the lives of Malcolm's 14 year-old daughter, his twin brother, a young mother with a haunting past and her 15 year-old derelict son. Notes from the Director One person reacts to the touch of evil in their youth by spreading that evil throughout their dark, sinister life. Victim becomes demon. Another person learns from that touch of evil in their youth and helps others suffering from similar circumstances. Victim becomes healer. In the painful, twisted maze of A PROMISE TO YOUR MOTHER, four victims yearn for a safe place - a place to connect, to share, to trust. As you witness their journey, consider this: What if it were you? Which road would you take?