serving a life sentence when she died in 2011.

Actor Janis Stevens has never been shy about taking on the persona of a strong, singular woman. This time it’s Dorothea Puente. Stevens plays the notorious serial killer in a new play at California Stage called “Dorothea Puente Tells All.” The production hasn’t even opened yet, but all the shows are already sold out. How does this story resonate today and why is it so popular?

Guests

• Actor Janis Stevens
• Director Megan Cooper

• The Life and Deaths of Dorothea Puente — Sactown Magazine
• A Killer's Instincts — Sactown Magazine