SAVE THE DRAFT Opens at Lyric Hyperion Theater Today
David Watson's SAVE TO DRAFT begins its first run today, January 29, and plays through February 21, 2016. And while it may be true that there are no new plots in the theatrical arena, there are, indeed, fascinating ways of looking at them. Watson's ear for dialogue and insight into the human condition makes SAVE THE DRAFT the must-see show of the New Year.
Marking Watson's debut as a playwright, SAVE TO DRAFT provides a novel spin on the classic relationship triangle -- or rectangle -- if you consider the role a Dustbuster plays in this uproariously twisted romance.
When Kurt -- the human equivalent of Tesla's Insane Mode - makes an unannounced visit to his friend Steve, he quickly discovers that Steve has just been blown off via email by his girlfriend, Gloria -- not that Kurt was a fan of Gloria's in the first place. Steve, mild mannered to a fault, has cobbled together an email response that is nothing short of pathetic, prompting Kurt to suggest he "save it to draft."
Together, these buddies will craft a more "appropriate" reply.
What follows is a fast-paced, often bumpy ride as the duo examines, not only Steve's relationship with Gloria, but also their relationship with each other. Was Kurt's visit really unplanned? How loyal are guys, anyway? Was Steve blind to the realities of his relationship with Gloria?
A series of flashbacks between Steve and Gloria not only provide context -- occasionally humorous, sometimes sad -- but a look into the dynamics of dating in the 21st century. Is Kurt really the right guy to help save the relationship? Stay tuned -- and beware the Dustbuster!
Starring Joe Mellis as Kurt, Ellis Martin as Steve, and Marnie Pomerantz- MacLean as Gloria, SAVE TO DRAFT opens Friday, January 29, 2016 at 8 pm and runs through Sunday, February, 21, 2016, playing Fridays, 8 pm, Saturdays, 7 pm, Sundays, 3 pm. Running time: 70 minutes with no intermission. Please Note: There will be a reception immediately following the opening night performance! Admission: $20. The Lyric-Hyperion Theater & Café is located at 2106 Hyperion Avenue (Silver Lake), Los Angeles, CA 90027. Street parking available and also in the lot adjacent to the theater for $5. For reservations/information, call (800) 838-3006or go online at savetodraft.brownpapertickets.com.
David Watson spent 40 years in marketing communications, and co-founded an agency in New York, Weiss/Watson, that grew to 40 employees, with a diverse roster of clients, including Philip Morris, Equitable Life, Chanel, and Lancome. Mr. Watson and his partner, Philip Weiss, sold the company in 1996 to Omnicom, one of the world's largest multi-national agencies. Since retiring, Mr. Watson has traveled the world, written articles for local newspapers, and for several years was CEO of Musica Angelica, a Los Angeles-based orchestra performing Baroque music on period instruments. On his newly-launched blog, Strip Search, Mr. Watson reviews small ethnic restaurants tucked into obscure strip malls throughout Los Angeles. SAVE TO DRAFT is his first play, with a second, Slice, just completed.
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