We are excited to share our 30th anniversary season by offering streaming for both Franklin’s Key and Poor Judge. Bundle and save by ordering both productions.
Treat yourself to a double-feature of Pig Iron’s latest productions from our 30th anniversary season. Start your night with a family-friendly adventure epic adventure that re-imagines Ben Franklin’s legacy in an alternate universe where science and magic collide with Franklin’s Key. Then pop some popcorn, dim the lights, and indulge yourself with a kaleidoscope of love, ambition, and the dark side of the American success story set to the music of Aimee Mann in Poor Judge.
Streaming begins July 6. You have through July 19 to redeem and watch the recorded performances.
Buy a single ticket for FRANKLIN’S KEY
Buy a single ticket for POOR JUDGE
Bundle and save by ordering tickets for BOTH
About Franklin’s Key:
An epic adventure that re-imagines Ben Franklin’s legacy in an alternate universe where science and magic collide.
During the War of Independence, the British feared that Ben Franklin could control the weather. Franklin’s Key asks: what if that were true? In an alternate universe where Benjamin Franklin’s undiscovered technology has been hidden for centuries underneath Philadelphia’s landmarks, a mystery is unfolding. Two high school prodigies—Temple, a self-taught scientist, and her brother Arturo, a brilliant musician—find themselves caught in a struggle between secret societies dedicated to safeguarding Franklin’s discoveries.
Buy a single ticket for FRANKLIN’S KEY
About Poor Judge:
A kaleidoscope of love, ambition, and the dark side of the American success story set to the music of Aimee Mann.
An original work of dance-theater cabaret born from the music of alt-rock iconoclast Aimee Mann, this live music mixtape is part spy story, part woeful tale of lost loves, and part Hollywood audition—all performed by a supergroup of Philadelphia actor-musicians. Through vignette and song, Poor Judge offers glimpses of an inviting, seductive Los Angeles and its shadow: the frightening underbelly of the American Success Story. Be prepared for a night of lonely California highways, movie theater breakups, and sly acoustic re-imaginings of Aimee Mann’s haunting catalog.
Buy a single ticket for POOR JUDGE
FAQ
WHERE DO I PURCHASE A STREAMING TICKET?
To purchase tickets for streaming, go to the website here: https://pigiron.gumroad.com/
You’ll purchase access to the video link(s) and watch the performance(s) through a website called Gumroad.
I BOUGHT A PRESALE TICKET THROUGH GUMROAD – HOW DO I REDEEM IT?
Anyone who’s purchased pre-sale tickets through Gumroad will receive an email confirming your purchase and then another email when the full streaming video is made available.
To access the full stream:
A- Search your email for the subject line:
- If you purchased Franklin’s Key, search for: You got Franklin’s Key [Pre-Sale | $20-$35]!
- If you purchased Poor Judge, search for: You got Poor Judge [Pre-Sale | $20-$35]!
- If you purchased the bundle deal search for: You got 30th Anniversary Season Bundle – Franklin’s Key + Poor Judge [Pre-Sale]!
B- Click the “View Content” button
C- When prompted, enter the email address you used to make the purchase
DO I HAVE TO VIEW IT ALL AT ONCE?
No, you do not have to view the performance all at once. If you login again through the same browser, Gumroad should remember where you left off. We also recommend making a note of where you stopped watching just in case your spot isn’t saved.
Your performance will no longer be available to stream after the end date listed–July 19th. If you purchase a streaming ticket on July 19, then you have only that day to view the performance.
CAN I WATCH IT MORE THAN ONCE?
Yes, you can log back in to your Gumroad account and view the recording as many times as you would like while it is available between July 6-July 19, 2026.
CAN I WATCH THIS ABROAD?
We can only guarantee streaming for North America. Access will vary by country, and we recommend contacting Gumroad support directly to check.
ARE ANY OTHER PIG IRON PERFORMANCES AVAILABLE?
Unfortunately, no other productions are available for streaming at this time.
A note on the 2024 production of Poor Judge: As many of you know, Dito van Reigersberg conceived Poor Judge and performed in the 2024 premiere production. When Dito’s health declined just before the show’s 2026 remount, the amazing Pax Ressler stepped into the role. Working with our 2026 partners at the Wilma, we filmed and edited the 2026 production for streaming (as the Wilma does for all shows in its season). We are working on sourcing and organizing archival footage of several of Dito’s Pig Iron performances, including the original run of Poor Judge, and we hope to share those at a later date.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I’M EXPERIENCING CONNECTION ISSUES?
Your video may need a minute to load. If it is not playing continuously, try pausing it and stepping away for a few minutes and then continuing the show once it’s had a chance to pre-load more of the performance. If you are experiencing connection issues, it may be related to your browser settings, internet bandwidth, or it may be a device-specific issue.
While we are not be able to troubleshoot the performance of your specific hardware setup, we have a few recommendations that may help:
- Pause the video to allow it to load more fully.
- Make sure you have the most updated version of the browser you’re using.
- Try switching to a completely different browser.
- If you have many tabs open, try closing them.
- If you have many programs open on your computer, try quitting out of them.
- Restart your wifi.
- Try watching on a different device.
- Pig Iron’s favorite problem solving method: turning the device off and back on again.
WHAT IF I’M HAVING TROUBLE ACCESSING THE SHOW?
First, see Gumroad’s Customer Help Center here: [https://gumroad.com/help/category/219-after-your-purchase.html ]
You can also contact [email protected] or call (267) 494-1506 during business hours. If you are contacting us outside of box office hours we will return your call or email when we return.