Scripts
The impacts of behaviorism are followed through the intersecting lives of youth, their service providers and family members.
Two fathers of behaviorism Dr. Skinner and Dr. Lovaas play the part of a Greek Chorus, in bookending the story, and giving it context.
As residents of the Behavioral Change Center strive to escape abuse, from painful electric shock, their parents and service providers slowly question whether their part in this abuse can be justified.
The story ends with the issue unresolved - abuse is still legally allowed, although some of the residents are able to rebuild their lives and relationships outside of the center, including by becoming advocates for legal change.
The fourth wall is broken to bring the audience directly into the story, challenging them to define their values around acceptance, care, control, and free will.