Peter Garside calls himself a demagogue, freely admits he's in politics to make money, and says "the public likes to be fooled."  It's a corrupt attitude that, despite his good looks and silver tongue, puts a swift end to the young man's political career.  His comeuppance feels implausible in America in 2025. But "Garside's Career" was first...
SOURCE: New York Theater at 11:50PM on February 20, 2025