A production of "Ripcord" tells the story of two elderly women determined to outdo each other. The play is set in a sunny room at an assisted living facility, where cantankerous Abby is forced to share her space with cheerful new arrival Marilyn. Abby proposes a bet between them, sparking a game of one-upmanship.

The bet centers on Abby trying to infuriate Marilyn, and Marilyn trying to scare Abby. If Abby succeeds, Marilyn must move out, but if Marilyn succeeds, she gets to stay and move to the bed by the window.

Further details about the production, including the cast, are available from the source. The play is described as a mix of humor, pathos, and discovery, with the two women engaging in ruthless trickery to get what they want.