←Recommendations of "Dex & Abby"

DEX & ABBY is a funny and heartbreaking journey of life, love, and loss. The title takes its name from the lovers' dogs, who have their own equal story and stage time. The dialogue is touching and I found myself weeping so much at the play's end that I embarrassed myself, ha! I was moved by the portrayal of the challenges of loving someone--or one's dear pet--for a lifetime and then having to say goodbye. Allan truly poured his soul into this one.

This play wonderfully characterizes its two main subjects – both dogs – in a way that I’ve never seen before. The animals are distinct and emotional and very human in many ways – while ALSO retaining so much of their canine qualities that you feel you’ve been given a magical insight into their worlds. The human characters are terrific too, and the emotional impact of dogs on humans and humans on dogs is truly heartwarming and real.

A beautifully told play exploring and blending the worlds of humans and their dogs. Dex and Abby (the dogs) carried on in a believable and endearing manner, yet mantained dignity and humor throughout the play. The humans meanwhile, struggled with their new relationship, fear, betrayal, the issue of gay marriage and other human concerns (the realism part). The story avoided sentimentalism, while delving deep into the spheres of love and committment. Well done.

Saw a staged reading of this, and really liked it! Allan's a great guy and awesome writer, and I've enjoyed all of his work!