DEAD + ALIVE
The Connelly Theater, New York City
Nov 29 - Dec 10, 2022
Dark, whimsical and inspired by death (and clowning), DEAD + ALIVE follows a devoted clown duo (performed by Helen Hayes winner Richard Saudek and Dana Dailey) as one clown mourns their partner’s death while trying to keep their soul from escaping to run amok as a dybbuk. Set to live music, Jewish burial rituals meet classic vaudevillian clown routines in this delightfully funny and deeply moving show about partnership, loss and the difficult realization that the show—just like life— must go on.
Conceived by Richard Saudek.
“Richard Saudek is a grand clown... Dana Dailey is his formidable partner... a dreamy atmosphere... laced with depth.”
“Inspired piece of vaudevillian theater... sharply honed and fine-tuned physical comedy... bitter brilliance.”
“An experience of mournful beauty... a unique rendering of mourning and moving on.”
“Incredibly moving... beautifully funny.”
“Boldly unique... expert physical comedy... impossible not to be moved.”
Cast and Crew
Cast: Richard Saudek, Pher, Dana Dailey, Benjamin Domask-Ruh
Directors: Richard Saudek & Pher
Stage Manager: Christina M. Woolard
Sound Design: Brendan Aanes
Light Design: Driscoll Otto
Costume Design: Elena Brocade
