‘Love’ songs
Love and Vinyl stars Max Hartman, Karen Parrish and Jamal Sterling (Photo by Jordan Fraker) Queer playwright brings romance to the record store in ‘Love and Vinyl’ RICH LOPEZ | Staff writer rich@dallasvoice.com In the aisles amid music and records, a love story plays out among three people.
That’s the premise of Bob Bartlett’s play, Love and Vinyl. And it’s also the location for his romantic comedy. Kitchen Dog Theater closes its season with Bartlett’s play, staging it at an actual record store. “I’ve always been attracted to the form of site-specific theater,” Bartlett said by phone from his Maryland home. “In some ways, I distrust corporate theater and didn’t feel welcome when I was younger.
Plus, shelling out 200 bucks now for a ticket sometimes makes it seem like it’s gotten worse.” ………………….. Love and Vinyl Regional Premiere (contains adult language) Written by: Bob Bartlett Directed by: Christopher Carlos Cast: Max Hartman Karen Parrish Jamal Sterling Stage Manager: Ruth Stephenson Costume and Prop Design: Tina Parker House Manager: Bryanna Pihlstrom Box Office Manager: Stephanie Jasper Through June 23 at Good Records, 9026 Garland Road.
KitchenDogTheater.org. ………………….. As his own antidote, the playwright crafted shows that took place outside of a theater — like a laundromat (The Accident Bear) or even out in nature in dark, creepy woods (Lykos Anthropos).