
THE DARKER PLACES TRILOGY - A collection of three one-act plays about William, a young man, who
descends into madness. The plays include: ATTIC, BASEMENT and CRAWLSPACE.
*ATTIC won the Kennedy Center/ACTF new play award in 2004.*
The interview above is with ROBB HOLMES of WUGA, 97.1 fm in Athens, GA (Sponsored by NPR).
THE DARKER PLACES TRILOGY was first produced by the Circle Ensemble Theatre of Athens, GA in
February 2011. The director was Joelle Rè Arp Dunham. The stage managers were Victoria Costilla &
Vicky Moody. The set and lights were designed by Rich Dunham. The props were designed by Vicky
Moody. The sound designer was Kathleen Hogan, and the fight choreographer was Mirla Criste. The
actors included Dustin Drake (William), Justin Miskin (Narrator and William), Kathleen Hogan (Diedre
and Conscience), Jeffrey Marshall (Father and Doctor), Erina Franscesconi (Jane) and
Lisa Mende (Paris).
*Kathleen Hogan appeared courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association
What people are saying about The Darker Places Trilogy:
"Saw the premiere tonight - it will stick with me for a long time. Those who know me will know that I don't praise a piece
if I don't like it - I just won't say anything. But I can't say enough about what the Circle Ensemble has done with Dan's
trilogy. Congratulations to everyone!"
"Ditto above comment. Go see it!"
"Thank you and your fellow actors, director, and crew for a wonderful opening night!"
"Stunning performances! Great work."
"It was AWESOME!"
"Great production and wonderful ensemble! Go see it next weekend!"
Written interview with Rick Rose in Flagpole Magazine (2011)