Monthly Archives: March 2024

Review: DEAD OUTLAW

Posted on March 29, 2024 by dgsweet

I didn’t expect to see two musicals within one year about the disposition of corpses. But, yes, last summer I saw the London hit, Operation Mincemeat and the other day I saw Dead Outlaw. Both shows are based in fact. … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Two Solo Shows

Posted on March 12, 2024 by dgsweet

Some years ago, a famous singer contacted me to explore the idea of my writing a solo show for her. We had a few pleasant meetings to talk about structure and tone and which out of her catalogue of songs … Continue reading →

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“Pericles”

Posted on March 4, 2024 by dgsweet

Often when an improv scene is going nowhere, the director will shove an actor onto the stage to bring a new energy, a new texture, a new something to play.  And sometimes it works.  Particularly if the new actor comes on … Continue reading →

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Review: “Brooklyn Laundry”

Posted on March 2, 2024 by dgsweet

I sometimes wish I knew less about how plays are built. I’ve been going to the theater regularly since my early teens and putting up plays professionally for more than 50 years, so the techniques and conventions of naturalistic dramatic … Continue reading →

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