Private Eyes
by Steven Dietz

Name: Private Eyes
Brand: Steven Dietz
SKU: 9780822216193
Rating: 3.73 (58 reviews)

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Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

120 minsUnit Set/Multiple SettingsAmerican

What readers are saying

Readers love the cleverness and depth of the play, noting its intricate exploration of reality and the human condition. Many find the unpredictable twists engaging, creating a unique theatrical experience that keeps audiences guessing. The humor and emotional authenticity are also frequently praised, making it a standout in contemporary theatre.

Clever twists and turnsEngaging exploration of realityWitty and poignantGreat for theatrical productionsNot suitable for every theater

Synopsis

Cast: 3M, 2 F. PRIVATE EYES is a comedy of suspicion in which nothing is ever quite what it seems.

Matthew's wife, Lisa, is having an affair with Adrian, a British theatre director.

Or perhaps the affair is part of the play being rehearsed.

Or perhaps Matthew has imagined all of it simply to have something to report to Frank, his therapist.

And, finally, there is Cory—the mysterious woman who seems to shadow the others—who brings the story to its surprising conclusion.

Or does she?

The audience itself plays the role of detective in this hilarious "relationship thriller" about love, lust and the power of deception

Press Reviews

"Steven Dietz's…Pirandellian smooch to the mercurial nature of theatrical illusion and romantic truth, Dietz's spiraling structure and breathless pacing provide enough of an oxygen rush to revive any moribund audience member…Dietz's mastery of playmaking…is cause for kudos.“ —Village Voice. ”The cleverest and most artful piece presented at the 21st annual [Humana] festival was PRIVATE EYES by writer-director Steven Dietz…Dietz has created a romantic comedy in which what's real inevitably turns out to be an illusion. It's a play within a play within a play within a play within a psychiatrist's office—a Chinese box full of tricks and surprises."
— Chicago Tribune