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Day of the Dog

Daniel Damiano
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Description

In this probing dark comedy, a South Florida couple obtains the services of a somewhat enigmatic Canine Relations Specialist in order to curb the violent behavior of their dog, Carrot, but gradually learn that their dog may merely be a reflection of their household.

Production Info

Cast: 3 total (1 female, 2 male)
Full Length Dark Comedy (about 100 minutes)
Single Set
Contemporary Costumes
Reviews

Press Quotes

Editor’s Pick: “DAY OF THE DOG, an absorbing play.” โ€”Judith Newmark, St. Louis Post Dispatch

“โ€ฆ the real star of the evening is Daniel Damiano’s text. His voice is distinct and refreshing with a tone that reminds me of an Edward Albee with a bit more rooting in reality โ€ฆ A playwright to watch.” โ€”Greg Solomon, Theatre is Easy

“The show hits the ground running and doesn’t stop for what is a riveting two hours โ€ฆ the work is virtually flawless, as is its execution โ€ฆ Mr Damiano’s play masterfully disassembles the porous foundation of this family. He shows us the humor of a dysfunctional marriage, of a couple living in denial, without ever resorting to caricature โ€ฆ Organic dialogue flows effortlessly from the mouths of rich, truthful characters.” โ€”Dmitry Zvonkov, Stage & Cinema

About the Author

Author

  • Daniel Damiano

    DANIEL DAMIANO is an award-winning playwright, acclaimed actor, Pushcartโ€“nominated poet and acclaimed novelist based in Brooklyn, NY. His plays have been produced throughout many areas of the U.S., as well as Sydney and Melbourne, Australia and London, England. Recent productions of his plays include: AMERICAN TRANQUILITY (East Village Playhouse, DUAF Festival, PIT Loft and Capital Fringe Festival), THE LEPERS (Ensemble Studio Theatre Marathon), HARMONY PARK (Detroit Repertory Theatre) and, most recently, his solo play ONE WITH THE CURRENT (36th Street Studio Theatre, Dream Up Festival, NY Society for Ethical Culture). His play THE WILD BOAR has been a Finalist for the 2022 Dayton Playhouse Futurefest, the Woodward/Newman Drama Prize and the Janet and Bruce Bunch Award. His published work includes his acclaimed play DAY OF THE DOG (Broadway Play Publishing), as well as two novels, The Woman in the Sun Hat (2021 Seattle Book Review Recommendation) and Graphic Nature, and his debut book of poetry, 104 Days of the Pandemic (all by fandango 4 Art House). His second poetry book, The Concrete Jungle and the Surrounding Areas was released in May 2024 by Bottlecap Press. His poetry has been published in a variety of literary journals in the U.S and Canada. He has been a recipient of the Christopher Brian Wolk Award for Playwriting, a Finalist for the Arts and Letters Prize for Drama and, most recently, a 2022 Finalist for the David A. Einhorn Memorial Playwriting Award. His new novel is Advice from a Cat.

About the Book

Book Information

Publisher BPPI
Publication Date 3/5/2018
Pages 110
ISBN 9780881457575

Special Notes

Special Notes

Licensees are required to include the original stage producers credits in the following form on the title page in all programs distributed in connection with performances of the Play and in all advertising in which the full cast appears in size of type not less than ten percent (10%) of the size of the title of the Play:

World Premiere by St. Louis Actors' Studio,
William Roth, Producing Director; Milton Zoth, Artistic Director,
at the Gaslight Theater in St. Louis in March/April 2013

The following must appear within all programs distributed in connection with performances of the Play:
Day of the Dog is produced
by special arrangement with Broadway Play Publishing Inc, NYC
www.broadwayplaypublishing.com