East 14th: True Tales of a Reluctant Player

(New World Stages; 199 seats; $55 top) Standup comic Don Reed wrote, directed and stars in his autobiographical one-hander 'East 14th: True Tales of a Reluctant Player.' A Ridiculous Media and Michael Singer presentation of a play in one act written and directed by Don Reed. With: Don Reed Plays don't work like TV shows or standup routines, so why didn't Don Reed get some help? A standup comic and TV actor with no experience as a playwright or legit director, Reed is nevertheless the scribe, helmer and star of his autobiographical solo show "East 14th: True Tales of a Reluctant Player." Even Bob Ettinger and David Williams, who are listed in the play's credits as "creative consultants" don't have legit backgrounds, so it's no surprise that some excellent material is squandered. But despite its debilitated state, you can hear... [read full story]