Barrier Island (Center Stage NY, 2010)
"Stallings is a master of dramatic irony, revealing elements about certain characters with the precision of a surgeon...
Much like August Osage County, one has to experience this show in order to not be robbed of the surprises it harbors."
Broadway World
"Broadway-level"
Performing Arts Insider & Lively-Arts
"Incredibly moving... The deep, penetrating questions of roots vs. bravery vs. leaving vs. cowardice are ones not easily answered, and to Stallings credit, he doesn't try to. He lets you decide for yourself."
Theatre Is Easy
"A thoughtful examination of the daily emotional and psychological 'storms' weathered by a handful of resilient Galveston natives."
Show Business Weekly
“David Stallings has created such an honest, sometimes awful, sometimes heartwarming portrayal of what it means to come from a small town that it will either make you homesick… or happy you were born in New York.”
The Happiest Medium
“We may not know why barrier islands exist, but we know that they're capable of forming and maintaining in a variety of environmental settings. The characters in this drama are made of the same mettle. And because they have the courage and stubbornness to stand, we stand with them.”
Stage and Cinema
Much like August Osage County, one has to experience this show in order to not be robbed of the surprises it harbors."
Broadway World
"Broadway-level"
Performing Arts Insider & Lively-Arts
"Incredibly moving... The deep, penetrating questions of roots vs. bravery vs. leaving vs. cowardice are ones not easily answered, and to Stallings credit, he doesn't try to. He lets you decide for yourself."
Theatre Is Easy
"A thoughtful examination of the daily emotional and psychological 'storms' weathered by a handful of resilient Galveston natives."
Show Business Weekly
“David Stallings has created such an honest, sometimes awful, sometimes heartwarming portrayal of what it means to come from a small town that it will either make you homesick… or happy you were born in New York.”
The Happiest Medium
“We may not know why barrier islands exist, but we know that they're capable of forming and maintaining in a variety of environmental settings. The characters in this drama are made of the same mettle. And because they have the courage and stubbornness to stand, we stand with them.”
Stage and Cinema
Anaïs Nin Goes To Hell (Connelly Theatre, FringeNYC 2008)
" Thank the gods for David Stallings' Anaïs Nin Goes to Hell"
Village Voice
“With [David] Stallings well-paced script…this thoughtful two-act is a uniquely polished presence at the Fringe”
Village Voice
“A dramatic comedy about love, waiting, death and being trapped on an island with historical women.”
NY Press
“For a play about woman, but written by a man, it tapped into the greater female psyche”
NY Press
“This production has a lot going for it. I enjoyed the way that the characters interacted with one another, especially Andromeda and Heloise. I was also amused by the interactions and budding friendship of Queen Victoria and Lord Alfred "Bosie" Douglas. It also has a great premise and a very enjoyable musical interlude.”
nytheatre.com
“It's nice to see a play that relies on strong women. The relationships he created for the
characters are extremely interesting.”
nytheatre.com
“David Stallings takes on the idea with wit and style.”
Broadway World
“Stallings' play is full of ideas about feminism, moving on, and acceptance. It is also full of humor, pathos, and heart.”
Broadway World
“David Stallings has written a fascinating and thought-provoking play, full of humor, smut, philosophy, and a smattering of Karen Carpenter.”
Stage Buzz
Village Voice
“With [David] Stallings well-paced script…this thoughtful two-act is a uniquely polished presence at the Fringe”
Village Voice
“A dramatic comedy about love, waiting, death and being trapped on an island with historical women.”
NY Press
“For a play about woman, but written by a man, it tapped into the greater female psyche”
NY Press
“This production has a lot going for it. I enjoyed the way that the characters interacted with one another, especially Andromeda and Heloise. I was also amused by the interactions and budding friendship of Queen Victoria and Lord Alfred "Bosie" Douglas. It also has a great premise and a very enjoyable musical interlude.”
nytheatre.com
“It's nice to see a play that relies on strong women. The relationships he created for the
characters are extremely interesting.”
nytheatre.com
“David Stallings takes on the idea with wit and style.”
Broadway World
“Stallings' play is full of ideas about feminism, moving on, and acceptance. It is also full of humor, pathos, and heart.”
Broadway World
“David Stallings has written a fascinating and thought-provoking play, full of humor, smut, philosophy, and a smattering of Karen Carpenter.”
Stage Buzz
Arpeggio (45th Street Theatre NY, 2007)
“Playwright David Stallings has given us a devastating portrait of today’s permanent un-grown-ups and framed it in the context of the current music scene, without commentary.”
Theatre Scene
“At its heart, Arpeggio is a tight, well-plotted psychological thriller in the same vein as nail-biting films, Fatal Attraction and Single White Female.”
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Theatre Scene
“At its heart, Arpeggio is a tight, well-plotted psychological thriller in the same vein as nail-biting films, Fatal Attraction and Single White Female.”
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Folie A Deux (Rock Theatre NY, 2006)
"David Stallings proves himself both a playwright and an actor to watch"
HX Magazine
HX Magazine
