David and Lacey have gotten together and had sex for the first time in 18 months. It ended badly for the two former, 50-something lovers when they took a trip to Mexico and came close to drowning after their diving excursion boat accidentally left them behind. David has reached out to make amends. But is he really sorry? Or just lonely? It just so happens that Lacey broke up with a new boyfriend earlier that evening and needs someone to be with her. She invites David over. Hot sex ensues. The pillow talk at first is playful and salacious. But David soon realizes that Lacey is still the self-centered woman she was when they were dating. And Lacey senses that David has not recovered emotionally from the near-tragedy in Mexico and wants to go back home. But Lacey knows what will keep David there_ some erotic role playing with him as James Bond and her as a sexy divemate on his mission. Will it keep them together? Or has their fling finally run out of air? A bedroom drama from the writer and producer of last year's KC Fringe dystoptian hit drama, "The Enemies From Within," as well as previous KC Fringe hits, "The Plume," "Slurry", and "John and Leslie are in the Copy Room Again", "Dive Buddies" is a deep examination of sex, middle-aged loneliness, fetishes and empathy _ or lack thereof. Scott Cordes directs.
Totally professional production. Engrossing and intriguing. Great acting, writing, staging.
We open with David & Lacey. Former lovers, who have ‘hooked up’ after a few years of estrangement. It doesn’t take long before we find out the circumstances of their arrangement. The other man. The games. The things unsaid…
A wise person once told me:
“We go to theater to watch characters bleed and watch actors sweat.”
That’s what you get here. A couple of characters that you CAN NOT take your eyes off of, being expertly played by a couple of very talented actors. Congratulations to cast, crew, and writer Mike Rice for creating one of the best Fringe shows I’ve ever seen. This is a play I can imagine some theater companies might want to take a look at for their upcoming seasons.
Kinda hard to follow the story line from the past, but otherwise the actors did a great job delivering what the author had written. Does not shy away from deep and sensitive topics.
We’ve been to 12 Fringe shows so far and this is the best so far. A story that holds attention, a few twists, and excellent acting. Should win best of venue, and we’ll be back to see it again.
You’ll be hard pressed to find a more complete and polished production at KC Fringe than “Dive Buddies”. Two excellent and nuanced performances anchor this turbulent script – Renee Morrison is absolutely electric as the passionate and fiery Lacey. The ending through me for a loop, and I’m not sure it quite works – but kudos to everyone involved.
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