The Little Dog Laughed

We saw the Little Dog Laughed tonight at the Beck Center for the Arts.  The theater literature describes it as a farce, but I think it's more of a drama with comedic moments.   The dialogue is sharp and characters feel very real.  Most of all, the play is about discovery of emotions and sexuality, as well as portrayals of stereotyped ideals. 

The play only has 4 characters.  Mitchell Green is the Hollywood star who has a "slight case of recurring homosexuality."  Dianne is his fierce agent who want to make it big as a respected producer.   Alex is a rent boy who is first called by a drunk Mitchell, and eventually he forms a close relationship with him.  Lastly, there is Ellen, the girlfriend of Alex.

It is a thought provoking piece.  I recommend it, but it isn't a light comedy by any means.  It's definitely worth taking the time to see.