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Teenage Dick (vaguely from Richard III) by Mike Lew

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  • Melissa Schmitz:
    4 Nov. 2022
    “ From the provocative title to the shocking conclusion, TEENAGE DICK by Mike Lew is a captivating, modern adaptation of RICHARD III that builds suspense with each scene, even when you "know" what's going to happen. The dramaturgy is tight, the dialog is realistic, even the names are clever, and it's one of the best plays I've read in the past few years. Highly recommend. ”
  • Elana Gartner:
    21 Jul. 2022
    “ I first read "Teenage Dick" and then saw the virtual production of it at Huntington Stage. As a person with a disability, I was very grateful that Mike took wonderful thought and pains to portray people with disability not just with accuracy but with the ability to be jerks. Inspired by Richard III, this play excellently explores the dark hallways of high school where ambition is everything and being class president is more important than keeping secrets. This play should definitely be seen everywhere by all ages. ”
  • Hayley St. James:
    6 Jan. 2021
    “ A modern-day, high-school-election-set Richard III riff that is wickedly clever, surprisingly moving, and inclusive to disabled actors. Anyone who gets to be in or work on this play is a lucky soul indeed. Legitimately one of my favorite plays of the decade. It’d also make a great film, I think. ”
  • Charlotte Stowe:
    12 Nov. 2020
    “ "Teenage Dick" is a riotous, complex, and moving story that has stuck in my head and heart ever since I was fortunate enough to see it. Lew, with a deft hand, sheds light on complex themes of power, responsibility, ability/disability. This play wonderfully spoofs narratives centered around high-schoolers while treating the characters and their plights with the utmost sincerity. Go Stallions! ”
  • Eric Pfeffinger:
    3 Apr. 2020
    “ The logline "Richard III in high school" sounds like a gimmick, but instead it's an inspired springboard that launches a compulsively watchable story of adolescent toxicity -- relatable, heartbreaking, and funnier than any mainstream teen comedy movie. This play knows both how to land a joke and how to bring you up short with an unexpected revelation of character depths. ”
  • Rachel Bublitz:
    19 Aug. 2019
    “ TEENAGE DICK is outstanding! It was hilarious, just reading it in the comfort of my own home. I can only imagine how funny this play is live. The heightened language laced throughout is brilliant. One of the best Shakespeare inspired plays I've come across. I can't wait to see this performed! If you get the chance, jump to see/read/produce it. ”
  • Donna Hoke:
    12 Feb. 2019
    “ This play is amazing, full of truth, hilarity, and surprises--even though we know the source material. One of the rare plays that starts out great and keeps getting better. ”
  • Jordan Flores Schwartz:
    31 Oct. 2018
    “ Immediately made my favorites list. Funny and heartbreaking at the same time. Lew addresses a variety of experiences and issues all through the singular lens of a young man’s quest for power and, in a way, justice. Incredibly well written. ”