←Recommendations of Nothing But Thunder

This script is a very humorous approach to some of the Greek tales. As is his style, Pflaster takes on the tales with a queer spin but remains authentic to much of the original tales. A Greek chorus that doubles as many of the other characters brings female voices to life while the audience's narrator is a slave to the Greek God, Dionysus. Dionysus' ethics and morals are constantly called into question and Hades is, naturally, sneaky. A Greek tale for the modern age.

Not only is Duncan Pflaster made for Greek mythology, Greek mythology was made for Duncan Pflaster!

Spicy and saucy from the get-go, this sexy spectacle is perfectly paced and plotted and somehow miraculously never gratuitous (though your mileage may vary) given who the protagonist is and (ahem) what he does...

While being first and foremost a romp, Pflaster provides abundant emotion and plenty to think about as we watch Dionysus start to grow up. You may even find yourself thinking fondly and deeply about it days after.

A delightfully naughty and wonderfully fun take on the Dionysus myth, Nothing But Thunder is everything you might want in a cheeky Greek comedy. Surprisingly touching, too! A great play for any company looking for a riff on the classics or a chance to really shine with intimacy direction.

(I attended the Dream Up Festival production in September 2022.)

This is a funny, bawdy, cheeky, yet ultimately touching story about a young Greek god who learns his place in the world and respect for others.

Kudos to Duncan Pflaster for creating a play built on classic structure and then drapes it with moments of silliness, sexuality, and even some tears.

I enjoyed a virtual reading of "Nothing But Thunder" by Wine Box Players in February 2022.

A very witty comedy that tells the humbling story of Dionysus. This tale both worships and condemns the Greek Gods for their fallibility as well as their infallibility displaying the dichotomy that humanity faces between selfishness and compassion. Well done Pflaster!

A hilariously bawdy mythic comedy that respects its sources! Pflaster manages to have it all, weaving a compelling exploration of a forgotten chapter in the life of Dionysus while making it easily accessible and almost too much fun.