\u201cThe Gingerbread House,\u201d\u009d a new play by Mark Schultz at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, hits an iceberg just a few minutes into the first scene, in which a young married couple chill on the living room couch in front of the television.<\/p>\n
Toys and general kiddie detritus surround them in disarray, suggesting a wearying day of parenthood. Brian (Jason Butler Harner) stirs from his exhausted slouch. \u201cHoney,\u201d\u009d he says, \u201cI think we should sell the kids.\u201d\u009d<\/p>\n
Stacey (Sarah Paulson) responds with a blank stare and a light laugh. \u201cMaybe we can get a new fridge,\u201d\u009d she says dryly.<\/p>\n
But Brian isn\u2019t kidding. He\u2019s sick of the children. \u201cWe can start our lives again,\u201d\u009d he says in a coaxing tone. \u201cWe can have it back. All of it.\u201d\u009d<\/p>\n