Audiences will be transported back to the 1930s, exploring the life, trials, and tribulations of the "Trunk Murderess" with The Phoenix Theatre Company's new world premiere.

"The Truth About Winnie Ruth Judd" runs from Wednesday, Feb. 7 through Sunday, March 17 in the Hardes Theatre, inside the theater company located at 1825 N. Central Ave., in Phoenix.

Delving into the notorious saga of Winnie Ruth Judd, this controversial mystery centers around a woman scorned, according to a theater press release. Winnie was charged in 1931 with not only the murder of two women, Agnes Anne LeRoi and Hedvig Samuelson, in Phoenix but also the transportation of their bodies to Los Angeles in a trunk.

Encompassing the trial as well as multiple escapes from a mental hospital, her case gained national attention and she became one of Arizona's most infamous figures due to its shocking nature.

With debates over Judd’s mental state, guilt, and the broader implications of her actions, her litigation was famously reenacted by a local Arizona radio station as it was underway.

"Even though the play is based on a very dark story, the play itself feels like a screwball comedy at times," Matthew Wiener, director, stated. "No one should be afraid that they are going to a horror story. It's a true crime story told with a 21st century sensibility. It's very fun."

The cast for “The Truth About Winnie Ruth Judd” at The Phoenix Theatre Company includes Cathy Dresbach, Louis Farber, Jon Gentry, Marshall Glass, Megan Holcomb, Ron May, Racquel McKenzie, Emily Mohney, and Shad Willingham.

Tickets start at $55. Visit www.phoenixtheatre.com or call 602-254-2151 for information.