The Intentional Theatre
First Annual International Short Play Festival - 2006

"Killing Neil Labute", by David Robson of Wilmington Delaware, follows the story (not always and entirely truthful) of James Crawford, an amateur book reviewer who crosses paths with playwright Neil Labute, known for stories that often do not find the words "warm" and "fuzzy" in their reviews.  James takes exception with Labute's recent outing, and Labute returns the favor in spades, as they say.   James' wife, ably portrayed by his friend Lowell, takes sides on the issue, and comes down on the wrong side of the marital vows.  Nothing a little glass of wine couldn't help.

About the Play

James (Chris Brown, near left) and Neil (Todd Little, right) work towards a moment of understanding, while James' wife - er, Lowell (Michael Davis, below left) - lends her support.  

Chris Brown has lived and studied acting in New York and Los Angeles. A photographer and country bass player, and member of the improv group Comedy On Demand, Chris recently appeared as Yvan in The Intentional Theatre production of ‘ART’.
Todd Little holds a BFA from the University of Illinois, and spent 17 years at Goodspeed Musicals.  A member of the improv group Comedy on Demand, Todd was recently seen as Marc in The Intentional Theatre production of ‘ART’.
Michael Davis made his debut with the Intentional Theatre this year, and has been active in the theatre community with Flock Theatre, Secret Theatre, Groton Regional Theatre among the many. 

About the Playwright

David Robson is the recipient of two playwriting fellowships from the Delaware Division of the Arts. He was a recent playwright in residence at the Lark Theatre Company in New York City. In 2006, he co-founded Painted Bird Productions.  

He holds degrees from Goddard College, Saint Joseph's University, and  Temple University; he is an assistant professor of English at Delaware County Community College in Philadelphia and a member of the Dramatists Guild and the Playwrights’ Center.

Excerpts of his plays appear in Audition Arsenal for Men in Their 30’s, Best Stage Scenes of 2000, and Best Men's Stage Monologues of 2000 (Smith & Kraus Publishers).

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