David Dillon and "Party's" Web Site

The Life
and Times
of a Gay Playwright
& Theatrical Director

Welcome!
Updated 1/99, 4/99 and 9/99

I am constantly working on some areas of my Home Page, but there are several sections that are up and finished, some that are partially done and some I have recently updated. For the record, I am a 42 year old (single) gay playwright and theatrical director born in Chicago where I lived most of my life and now living in Los Angeles. I am the author of the play "Party", a very successful off-Broadway gay comedy which has been playing all over the country as well as internationally for the past six years, and its sequels "Girl Party" and "Third Party".

As you'll see below, this site will consist of a lot of different things. I consider it a place to tell pieces of my story, introduce my work to people who do not know it, and entertain and enlighten a bit. I am currently working on a number of new projects and will talk about them here as they take place. I am also writing a book - an autobiographical chronicle of things I've seen and done and experienced. Some of what you read about here will be covered in greater depth in the book (and I intend to name names!).

Below you'll find the section headings for the various areas of my Home Page. Some are already active. As I complete each one, I'll upload it until I'm complete. So, please check back and see what's up. I think you'll find something of interest in the finished product. At least I hope so. See you again!

UPDATED 9/99 - The "Party" Pages - Info, background and history on the "Party" plays. "Party" began in Chicago where it opened in November of 1992 for a six-week run and ended up running for over two years becoming the longest-running gay-themed play in Chicago theatre history. It opened off-Broadway at the Douglas Fairbanks Theatre on 42nd Street in New York in 1995 and has since played all over the country, in Canada and in Mexico (in Spanish where it is called "Fiesta!"). This past September, it opened in London's West End, where it was very successful. "Girl Party" is a lesbian version of the show which I co-authored with Chicago playwright Virginia Smiley, and "Third Party" combines the male and female characters from the two earlier plays. Photos from various productions, behind-the-scenes stories ("be careful what you wish for"), production information as well as contact information for anyone interested in producing the plays.
1/99 ADDED Photo Gallery of Production Photos from "Party" in various cities.
9/99 ADDED Where "Party" is currently playing. Check out the pages for the Houston and Boston productions with dates, theatres, ticket information and cast pics!

All About Me - Personal stuff, my professional bio, photos, info and stories about my family, friends and dogs Crisco and Murphy (I'm slowly working on this section). I have also included the first chapter of a book I am working on.

Ah, The Theatre - More stories, information, opinions, etc.

UPDATED 1/99 - The Celebrity Pages - I have worked with, known or met lots and lots of celebrities over the years. This page will include photos and stories about some of my favorites. Look for things about Carol Channing, Jerry Herman, Patti LuPone and others.
1/99 ADDED Chita Rivera

UPDATED 1/99 - Tributes, Opinions & Dish - My Inspirations, Thoughts and People & Things That Drive Me Nuts. This section will include my personal list of The Nicest and The Nastiest People in Show Business, my random opinions about lots of things, and my tributes to those who have inspired me and my work over the course of my life and career. I will include more celebrity stories here.
1/99 ADDED A Personal Memory of Tennessee Williams

NEW 4/99 - Depression and Addiction - My history with the two greatest struggles/obstacles in my life. A frank discussion of Major Depression and Manic Depression, substance abuse and information on recognizing the symptoms of these diseases and what to do about them. I discuss how the symptoms of these illnesses first surfaced after my father's suicide when I was 13 and the inter-relation of how my sickness affected my career and how achieving my wish of having my play be a success in New York in what was not at all a pleasant experience, combined with these illnesses and an out-of-control drug problem almost killed me.
4/99 ALL NEW

Sections I Have Yet to Start

Gay-Related and Stuff Like That There - More random thoughts - on being gay.

Links - My favorite sites - show biz, depression, gay stuff and useful sites you should know about

So, that's it for now!

If you want to say hi, chat or write, e-mail me!

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All rights reserved. Reprinting, publication or distibution is prohibited
by law without the express written consent of the Author.

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