Teenage Dick (vaguely from Richard III)

by Mike Lew

A brilliantly hilarious take on Shakespeare’s classic tale of power lust, TEENAGE DICK reimagines the most famous disabled character of all time as a 16-year-old outsider in the deepest winter of his discontent: his junior year at Roseland High. Picked on because of his cerebral palsy (as well as his sometimes creepy Shakespearean way of speaking), Richard is determined to have his revenge and make his name by...

A brilliantly hilarious take on Shakespeare’s classic tale of power lust, TEENAGE DICK reimagines the most famous disabled character of all time as a 16-year-old outsider in the deepest winter of his discontent: his junior year at Roseland High. Picked on because of his cerebral palsy (as well as his sometimes creepy Shakespearean way of speaking), Richard is determined to have his revenge and make his name by becoming president of the senior class. But as he manipulates and crushes the obstacles to his electoral success, Richard finds himself faced with a decision he never expected would be his to make: is it better to be loved or feared?

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Teenage Dick (vaguely from Richard III)

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  • Melissa Schmitz: Teenage Dick (vaguely from Richard III) by Mike Lew
    “

    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.

    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: Teenage Dick (vaguely from Richard III) by Mike Lew
    “

    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.

    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: Teenage Dick (vaguely from Richard III) by Mike Lew
    “

    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.

    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.

    ”
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