My little comedy about the life and death of a regional theatre after the pandemic was developed by Pier Players Theatre Company back in September and will get its official premiere in April at Vivid Stage!
Etiquette hasn’t been published yet, although it is available on NPX. You can also shoot me a message and I’ll send you a copy.
Here’s what Broad Street Review said about it – https://www.broadstreetreview.com/…/philly-fringe-2025…
And here are the reviews on NPX –
James Christy:
“ Oh my goodness this play. The theatre needs more plays like this that take chances, that are about ideas, but most of all are laugh out loud funny (and I’m talking about when reading it on the page). Lauren is an epic character and I’m confident that someone is going to absolutely tear down the house with her. But the soul of this play are the people off stage trying to figure out why they’re putting themselves through all this. It’s a dear john/love letter to the theatre. Can’t wait to see it. ”
Corinne M Prudente:
“ Etiquette is a perfect snapshot of how we attempt to navigate theatre through rapid cultural shifts and the growing desire for better accountability. This play is sharp and funny with poignant messages on how we move forward post-pandemic. The characters are wonderfully alive with relatable flaws and witty dialogue that had me laughing throughout! ”
Peter Fenton:
“ It’s genuinely always fun to engage with a David Lee White script. It’s even more fun seeing his own specific take on the plight of a theater administrative team bouncing back in 2021. His delicious one-liners are cutting, his characters are well-drawn, and ETIQUETTE specifically raises questions about power, privilege, and the changing landscape of theatrical audiences (and office staff) in the here and now. This one’s a fun, punchy read. ”
Liv Shoup:
“ A week after reading Etiquette, I’m still giggling at some one-liners. This play was genuinely so fun to read, while still tackling tricky, relevant topics – like the turnover happening in theaters as higher ups are ousted, the ability of public opinion to turn on a dime, and a realistic (but not fully depressing) depiction of theatre’s post-quarantine return. The characters honor but subvert familiar tropes and challenge cancel culture in a meaningful manner, with a lot of humor along the way! ”
Ignition Arts:
“ Etiquette still has us reeling. This is the plight of the theatre industry, the #metoo movement and cancel culture rolled into one night of craziness backstage. Like if Christopher Durang wrote Noises Off. With satisfying roles for 3W, 2M, we cannot wait until more people read this unexpected and topical piece. The talkback will be…as they say…”lit.” ”
David Lee White 