A Dave with Destiny by Ken Preuss

10-MINUTE PLAY: Dave and Destiny meet on a street and struggle to discover why they recognize each other. Are they crazy? Have they met before? Is there a deeper connection? Perhaps all three.
Note: UK and Canadian adaptations with regional reference are also available.

“A Dave With Destiny... subverts the cliches of opposites attracting and the cliche of dreams foretelling someone’s love...
10-MINUTE PLAY: Dave and Destiny meet on a street and struggle to discover why they recognize each other. Are they crazy? Have they met before? Is there a deeper connection? Perhaps all three.
Note: UK and Canadian adaptations with regional reference are also available.

“A Dave With Destiny... subverts the cliches of opposites attracting and the cliche of dreams foretelling someone’s love life in a way that’s sweet and funny." - Richard Sanford, Columbus Underground. https://www.columbusunderground.com/big-gamble-in-madlabs-2018-theatre-roulette-rs1
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A Dave with Destiny

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  • Marj O'Neill-Butler:
    5 Jun. 2022
    “ Saw a production of this play and it was a delight. A "man meets women" story. They find something in common and then whammy, a real turn about. Good short piece. ”
  • David Lipschutz:
    1 Dec. 2021
    “ A DAVE WITH DESTINY is an imaginatively quirky play that tells a sweet story in only five minutes! Great work to Ken Preuss. ”
  • Doug DeVita:
    3 Jun. 2021
    “ When things go wrong for Margo in the film “All About Eve,” she shrugs and quips “One of destiny’s many pranks.” If only Dave could say the same. Nonetheless, this romantic comedy is magical and engaging from beginning to end; one feels for Dave, and yes, Destiny too, as they work their way to their own destinies, romantic or otherwise. ”
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Slightly different versions exist for productions in the US, Canada, and the UK.

Production History

  • Community Theater
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    Winter's Theatre, Winters California (Audio Production)
    ,
    2021
  • Community Theater
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    Writer's Block Radio Hour (Audio Production), Scotland
    ,
    2021
  • Community Theater
    ,
    Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park, Florida
    ,
    2020
  • Community Theater
    ,
    Write About Now, Studio at New London
    ,
    2020
  • Community Theater
    ,
    Hand to Mouth Sound Theatre, London, England
    ,
    2020
  • Community Theater
    ,
    Las Vegas Little Theatre. Las Vegas, Nevada
    ,
    2020
  • Community Theater
    ,
    Bashir Productions, London
    ,
    2019
  • Community Theater
    ,
    Over Our Head Players SNOWDANCE, Wisconsin
    ,
    2019
  • Professional
    ,
    Write Stuff Podcast, London
    ,
    2019
  • Community Theater
    ,
    Post Wakefield Scratch Night, London
    ,
    2019
  • Professional
    ,
    Zero Untitled Films & Productions
    ,
    2018
  • Professional
    ,
    Mad Lab 2018 Theatre Roulette Ohio
    ,
    2018
  • Community Theater
    ,
    Flush Ink Productions Ontario, Canada
    ,
    2018
  • Professional
    ,
    Bashir Theatre, London, England
    ,
    2018
  • University
    ,
    Valencia College Orlando, FL
    ,
    2017