In "Theft," a play by Jack London, a congressman named Howard Knox sets out to expose corruption and deceit in the heart of Washington, D.C. orchestrated by wealthy industrial magnate Anthony Starkweather and his political puppet Senator Thomas Chalmers. Knox plans to deliver a speech that will expose their schemes and bring justice to the people, but faces obstacles as Starkweather and Chalmers attempt to silence him. The play centers around a heinous crime that is more than just an ordinary theft, and highlights the lengths powerful individuals will go to maintain their grip on power.