dark play or stories for boys

For a play largely consisting of online conversations, Carlos Murillo’s 2007 cyberthriller is surprisingly packed and active. Joe Schermoly’s simple set design allows Michael Reed’s stunning lights to create a digital dreamscape; director Anthony Moseley uses the open space to emphasize both the freedom and distance of online communication. As a 14-year-old who stages an elaborate chat room deception to ensnare another male teen, Clancy McCartney is a compelling lead, navigating tricky monologues with ease and tracing Nick’s turbulent emotions with a clarity that’s as unnerving as it is impressive.