Playwriting
Photos by Robbie Sweeny
Push/Pull
At 24, Clark is reeling from a devastating breakup that lands him a brief stay in a mental health facility. After his release, he reconnects with his childhood friend Nolan, now an amateur bodybuilder determined to get his Pro Card. Together in this queer, coming-of-age, comic drama, they set out on a journey of physical perfection (and hopefully winning Clark's ex back) through a regimen of squatting heavy, the Seven Compulsory Poses, and finishing your fucking milk.
Acclaim for Push/Pull
SF Chronicle DATEBOOK Theater Pick
“a smart, agile two-hander”​
​ "Push/Pull marks an impressive debut."
"His coinages are zesty...and his characters defy pigeonholing."
"Davis and Graves forge moments of ludicrous, butts-in-the-air humor next to erotic possibility, emotional rawness, and physical danger."
- L. Janiak, San Francisco Chronicle
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"Push/Pull is triumphant…gripping and touching at the same time." - C. Louden, Stage and Cinema
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“Push/Pull is a visceral ceremony of manhood” - P. Morin, Front Row Review
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“Harry Davis’s writing, the two exceptionally well-acted performances, and Gary Graves’ direction create a deep emotional engagement.”-E. Mendel, Culture Vulture
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“a groundbreaking play… stunningly directed…and beautifully performed” - B Horwitz, Theatrius
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“brilliantly written and produced 75-minute gem…a masterful production” - V. Cordell, Berkshire Fine Arts
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“Push/Pull does some heavy lifting” - S. Hogarty, EB Times
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“a standing ‘O’…Push/Pull is well worth a night of live theatre” - E. Reynolds, Theatre Eddys
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“smart, funny, and sneakily profound” - J. Cillo, For All Events
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“a well-done chamber piece that feels uncomfortably of its time” - C. Lewis, lll, 48 Hills
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“Push/Pull packs a wallop” - L. Stevens, Theatrius
The Hedgehog's Dilemma
Arthur and Madison meet as college freshmen, and neither wants anything serious. What begins as casual sex quickly becomes something deeper and more complicated, a relationship that defies easy labels. Five years later, a chance encounter in a hotel room forces them to confront what they meant to each other and who they've become since. The Hedgehog's Dilemma unflinchingly explores the complexity of modern relationships among young people and the stories we tell ourselves about the people who change us forever.
Photos by Yale Cabaret