←Recommendations of The King in Yellow

I'm a big fan of Robert Chambers' story collection "The King in Yellow," and it's clear playwright Soucy is as well. References to the original stories abound, all the while suspense and terror creep into every line. The general vibe of late 19th century weird fiction comes across full force, while still making it relevant to modern audiences, especially when Soucy takes the mythos to new directions. A real horror play for theatres brave enough to stage it!

I love plays about plays (within plays), especially fictional ones brought to life! Horrific allusions to gory gothic tales dovetail into hysterical humor. I especially enjoyed the Dramaturg. From timeless sources, Soucy has created something quite unique in terms of contemporary Gothic comedy--creating something both funny and freaky all at once.

Christopher Soucy brings this classic story to life in a brand new way, creating a new tale that takes place in this classic world. I got the opportunity to read an early draft of this play. This play is beautiful and haunting. As the curse of The King in Yellow unfurls, the revelation of the story is eerie and disturbing to the point of insanity. Those familiar with the source material will love the little nugget of the original tales.

This play demands to be on stage! But read it at your own risk!

BRAVO!