Saturday, March 25, 2023
David and I had a collaborative relationship for twenty years that began with his play, “The Ballad of Eddie and Jo,” his wonderful adaptation of Oedipus Rex and Jocasta set in a contemporary NJ town with a “plague” of toxic waste. He was tackling an infamous family drama (teen mom), corporate greed, pollution and marginalized neighborhoods. He was political and introspective. All his plays made moral statements replete with psychological examination. He was an intriguing writer who brought his heart and history (and sometimes his humor) to the stage. We worked on several other plays including “Shadows,” which I brought into my company’s Script Development Series. He was an annual supporter of my company MultiStages, and attended all our productions and events. He was kind, generous, and a friend as well as a colleague. Those of us who knew David as a playwright and lover of theatre mourn him and his talent. I send my deepest condolences to Kristen and Jason and to David’s extended family.
