Almost Blue (Play) Book

THE STORY: ALMOST BLUE is a stage noir set in a seedy rooming house. A man just out of prison trying to stay straight, a strange loner down the hall who writes pornographic greeting cards, a violent ex-con who wants to settle old scores. And of course, the beautiful woman in trouble, who messes with everybody's head. Written in a series of brutal, funny encounters, ALMOST BLUE is a journey into the dark night, full of plot twists and sultry exchanges. ‚¬¦a tough ninety-minute play that succeeds in a difficult genre: stage noir‚¬¦There are mysteries to unravel, and the threat of violence bubbles on the surface, but as with all good noir, the characters carry the suspense‚¬¦What results is a taut drama that builds in tension, sexual and otherwise, and has enough surprises in the last five minutes to make a seasoned noir fan gasp‚¬¦ - NY Times. Reddin, a literate playwright with an uncanny feel for styles and genres, is not content providing cheap thrills‚¬¦Consequently, along with the dirty deeds, there are some searing moments in which the story takes on a fierce, savage dimension beyond pulp fiction. - Chicago Tribune.