Tracy Letts' "Killer Joe"

Killer Joe was written by Tracy Letts
The play was written in 1991, but deemed too violent to be produced
Its was first published and produced in 1993
The first production was in Evanston, Illinois by Next Lab
It was adapted for film in 2011
Letts' other works include Bug, August:Osage County, Superior Donuts, and an adaptation of Chekov's Three Sisters
Letts has received the Pulitzer and a Tony Award, both were for August: Osage County


Things to think about:
What is the significance, if you find any, of T-Bone's barking?

Explain Dottie and Chris's relationship, and what action, on-stage or otherwise, defines it the most?

Is Dottie really a somnambulist?

What is the significance of Dottie's line, "[His eyes hurt.]"?

What are some examples of foreshadowing in Killer Joe?
Why did Chris give up the money Act II Scene II?

Does Dottie shoot Chris out of love, hate, or something else?

Does Dottie shoot Joe after blackout?

If it happened, how do you think Joe killed Rex?