About Boys

Five violent juvenile offenders are mandated to participate in an anti-violence training program: a cooking class to teach them consommé instead of conflict, teamwork instead of single combats. Intended originally as a boys-only class, four “tough guys” are joined by a girl who pulls no punches. A tough-as-nails head cook, an overbearing father who quotes Confucius, hot cooktops, sharp kitchen knives, time pressure, and lots of testosterone are the ingredients for a play inspired by real-life training programmes.