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Doug DeVita

Recommended by Doug DeVita

  • The Wooden Heart by Adam Szymkowicz
    23 Sep. 2019
    “ Absurdly wonderful, wonderfully absurd, magically heightened language, language heightened magically... Adam Szymkowicz' "The Wooden Heart" is an insanely entertaining twist on the fable/folktale genre, with a beating, flesh and blood heart that keeps the show joyously alive from beginning to end. ”
  • SNEAKING A PEEK by Marj O'Neill-Butler
    23 Sep. 2019
    “ Sweet, funny, yet trenchant observation of how to age (and how not to) in America today. As always, O’Neill-Butler’s characters are beautifully layered, and I would love to knock back a few bourbons with Gail. ”
  • Moonlight Over L.A. by Ken Love
    23 Sep. 2019
    “ Dark, brooding, convoluted yet precise, Ken Love's "Moonlight Over L.A." is a terrific example of film noir style on stage. The characters are all vibrantly alive – even the dead ones – and the atmosphere is heavy with foreboding, as all noir should be. A wonderful read, I'm sure in the hands of a smart director and cast it will be a supremely entertaining evening. ”
  • Got a Light? by Jean Koppen
    23 Sep. 2019
    “ Stand-up comedians have mined their anger and frustration at the inequities of the world to brilliant effect for years, and here we have Joan at the stake, cracking jokes while an inept executioner fumbles to get his lighter to work. That Koppen creates a searing (no-pun intended) indictment of all the societal ills of the past 1,000 years or so by putting jokes in the mouth of one of history's most famous martyrs AND makes it all hilariously funny – in 10-minutes – elevates a clever idea into a dazzling play. ”
  • Fatberg by Darcy Sturges
    22 Sep. 2019
    “ Sharply written, there is so much going on under the surface in this play – both figuratively and literally. An excellent work that makes one think, and hopefully, change. Crisp dialogue and engaging characters, too. ”
  • Becky's Xmas Wish by Ashley Lauren Rogers
    22 Sep. 2019
    “ Sibling rival revelry and dark, dark, dark. What a merrily macabre Christmas comedy, featuring the most horrifying little girl since Rhoda Penmark. I laughed so hard I cried. ”
  • The Vase by Maddie Dennis-Yates
    21 Sep. 2019
    “ It’s very important for roommates to keep the lines of communication open, especially when it comes to the destruction of personal property, missing rat poison, and a dead landlord. All of which are highlighted in “The Vase,” Maddie Dennis-Yates hilariously black comedy. This one’s a natural for an evening of dark comedy shorts, and boasts two great roles for women. ”
  • NO NAME: AN ADJUNCT PROFESSOR MONOLOGUE by Asher Wyndham
    21 Sep. 2019
    “ As a former adjunct professor (over 20 years), reading NO NAME was an acid flashback, a chilling (no pun intended) reminder of how little those who share their expertise in order to educate are regarded. You nailed it, Asher. ”
  • Waiting for the Birds by Chris Gacinski
    21 Sep. 2019
    “ An interesting central premise, compelling characters, and Gacinski’s uniquely poetic ability with dialogue make “Waiting For The Birds” a superior addition to the canon of park bench plays. Hauntingly inescapable logic permeates every line, giving the actors much with which to work, and much for audiences to ponder long after the play has ended. ”
  • Queen of Sad Mischance by John Minigan
    21 Sep. 2019
    “ In "Queen of Sad Mischance," John Minigan makes the personal story epic, and the epic nature of the story intensely personal. And this may be the greatest strength in a play that is built on strengths: strong themes, strong story, and particularly strong characters. A heartbreaking gem. ”

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