Dionysus

I sat in a café somewhere in Lower Manhattan and wrote down my thoughts in a stream-of-consciousness way. I was also eavesdropping on the two women sitting next to me as they had a conversation about their lives. From what I could gather, it had been some time since they had last seen each other. Their conversation slowly began to find its way into my writing, and vice versa. Just kidding, they had no idea I was...

I sat in a café somewhere in Lower Manhattan and wrote down my thoughts in a stream-of-consciousness way. I was also eavesdropping on the two women sitting next to me as they had a conversation about their lives. From what I could gather, it had been some time since they had last seen each other. Their conversation slowly began to find its way into my writing, and vice versa. Just kidding, they had no idea I was writing their words down. What follows is a transcription of the amalgamation of my thoughts and their words.

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Dionysus

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  • Shaun Leisher: Dionysus

    I would love to direct this piece one day. These characters could be played by anyone and I hope people produce it with actors that aren't typically seen represented on stage. The lines seem so random but in their own way they make total sense as a meandering conversation between two people living in our current time. I really want to see what can be done with the silent character and how bold the ending can be. This play is such a delightful challenge.

    I would love to direct this piece one day. These characters could be played by anyone and I hope people produce it with actors that aren't typically seen represented on stage. The lines seem so random but in their own way they make total sense as a meandering conversation between two people living in our current time. I really want to see what can be done with the silent character and how bold the ending can be. This play is such a delightful challenge.

  • Daniel Smith: Dionysus

    I really enjoyed reading this! It's a fascinating open text that allows for all sorts of possibilities in performance, as two characters talk to each other and past each other while a writer listens and observes. I laughed out loud at the last line!

    I really enjoyed reading this! It's a fascinating open text that allows for all sorts of possibilities in performance, as two characters talk to each other and past each other while a writer listens and observes. I laughed out loud at the last line!

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Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Anystage Festival, Year 2020