David Simpatico, Dramatist

Summer, 2026

I hope this finds everyone in good health and mind. It’s been a busy summer around here, so I thought I’d share some upcoming news with you: I have two different events in September, both in the Hudson Valley. I hope you can make one or both. 

Upcoming Events

On Friday, September 11, the Stissing Center presents a staged reading of PG-13, my collection of seven short, dark plays, downstairs in the Grace Note cabaret room. A Young Man comes out to his Father—12 different ways. A beleaguered daughter brushes up her euthanasia skills, just in case. A mismatched dance team prepare for a nationally televised talent competition. Two high school girls discover the perfect diet—vampirism! And despite all dangers stalking the animal kingdom, two lonely people find each other. These, and several other short plays, shine a spotlight on the darker side of comedy.  7:30pm

Stissing Center: https://www.thestissingcenter.org

September17-21, the Rosendale Theater will be producing my short play, CARPE DENIM, as part of their DEMOCRACY PLAYS series. In my ten minute play, three copywriters come up with a brilliant new ad jeans campaign while watching the riots and chaos after the death of George Floyd. Directed by Ann Citron. Funny and disturbing! Rosendale Theater: https://www.rosendaletheatre.org

Much love,

David