An accessible and engaging translation of a play that feels very timely, given its focus on labor and economics. The protagonist is dehumanized through his efforts to earn a living, ultimately accepting poverty. This would be a good choice for an evening of absurdist one-acts, allowing actors and designers to explore non-realism.

This would be a riot to be in as an actor. A very funny play that Vansant translates to maintain its humor in spite of its dark message that society has the power to make us whatever society says we are - and isn't that what denies us all our authenticity and forces us to become shells of ourselves? As such, it is inspiring and would help us all to find our integrity and never let it go! I am grateful for this translation - it is rare that we get a glimpse into anything different.

Riveting and oddly lighthearted, Vansant’s “The Man They Turned Into A Dog” is formulaic, balanced, and is just as interesting as it is compelling. This is unlike anything I’ve read on NPX. If you’re interested in political satire until an absurdist lens, this play is for you!