THE DAVID DANCE
by Don Scimé
David is the host of a local, late night radio show called “Gay Talk” in Buffalo, New York. When he is away from the microphone, he’s shy and unsure of himself, but as “Danger Dave”, his on-air alias, he’s confident and every listener’s best friend. He and his sister, Kate, a thrice-divorced banker with a yen for classical music and cats, are bonded by a secret and a vast sense of inadequacy. Kate announces to David that she has decided to adopt an orphan in Brazil and asks him to be a father figure. David grapples with his self-doubts while also grappling on-air with a popular, conservative radio host. Chris, an amiable coworker and a romantic interest from David’s past, challenges David to come to terms with his insecurities. David’s past and present intertwine as he learns to love and accept himself in this “personal and touching family drama” with “a clear, brave voice.” – New York Times
- Cast Size: 2M 4W
- Running Time: 90+ minutes
- Royalty Rate: $75 per performance
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About the Playwright
Don Scimé is an actor/writer/filmmaker and theatre instructor in New York City. He wrote, produced, and starred in his multi-award-winning film version of The David Dance (World premiere: Cinequest Film Festival and Vimeo Audience Award: Tallgrass Film Festival) which is on Amazon Prime. The screenplay is part of the permanent collection of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Library. Other film and television acting credits include: Blue Bloods (CBS), Small Time (Best Feature, Cinequest), Book of Dan (Winner: LGBTQ-Unbordered Film Festival) and Papa Vanya. He has acted on stages in New York City and regionally including: Ensemble Studio Theatre, Peterborough Players, DJM Productions, NYC Fringe, The Studio Theatre, Shadowland Theatre and Studio Arena Theatre. A graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, he received the Charles Jelingher Award for Acting, The American Theatre Wing Scholarship, and went on to become a member of the third-year Academy Repertory Company. Prior to that, he received a Bachelor of Arts in Drama from SUNY Geneseo. He is a member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA. donscime.com IMDB
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