Dust

Martin is an executive with money and a paunch

Zeke, a gifted young man torn down by drugs, is an ex-con with street smarts and a minimum wage position

Early one morning, in the fitness center of the Essex House, a battle-of-wills begins over the most trivial of requests

As described in The New York Times review, "Verbal sparring turns angry, posturing leads to entrenched positions, and out of nothing - out of dust - a grudge match is born"

Once Martin's daughter Jenny becomes entangled, the stakes are raised even higher - escalating a war for respect into one for revenge and ultimately survival

Who will be standing when the dust settles?

"GREAT THEATRE! IT'S FUN, IT'S EXCITING, IT'S ELECTRIC, IT MAKES YOU UNDERSTAND WHY THEATER IS SO SPECIAL." ~ WOR Radio

"Thrills in Dust! Excellent acting and writing laced with mordant humor." Associated Press

"Dust begins with a struggle over power and respect. Verbal sparring turns angry, posturing leads to entrenched positions, and out of nothing out of dust a grudge match is born. Billy Goda tells his story in short, sharp scenes, each with a clear dramatic idea" ~ The New York Times

"BILLY GODA'S DUST REVIVES THE POTBOILER THRILLER!... CRITIC'S PICK" Back Stage

"NYC Theatre Pick" ~ Newsday

Character descriptions ...

ZEKE CATCHMAN A volatile, yet likable, thirty year-old man. He is well-built and can handle himself in a confrontation

MARTIN STONE An overweight man in his early sixties. He is a very wealthy man who is used to getting what he wants. He is troubled by his declining health

JENNY STONE (Martin's daughter) A thin, attractive nineteen year-old girl. She has the unusual combination of kindness and biting sarcasm

BOBBY LAWTON A thirty year-old black man who is a parole officer. He is a sincere, honest man. RALPH A confident, large man in his late thirties. He is Martin's body guard

DIGS A black man in his late twenties. He is a drug dealer who finds humor in most situations

TYLER A large man who is out to intimidate.

Bobby & Digs can be played by the same actor and Ralph & Tyler can be played by the same actor