Secret Order

“…taut, twist-filled and appealingly cynical drama… Not since COPENHAGEN has a playwright so dramatically portrayed the culture of high-stakes science…for all its theatrical bravado, SECRET ORDER doesn’t give short shrift to science, which is not only elegantly woven into the themes of the play but also helps establish the credibility of his dramatic world.” The New York Times “…grabs your attention right away and never lets go… It’s exhilarating to find a writer equally versed in science, medical intrigue and playwriting.” John Simon, Bloomberg News “…a smart, tightly constructed and surprisingly humorous play… As a playwright, Clyman seldom puts a foot wrong. The plotting is tight and involving. The dialogue is smart, punchy, full of meaningful observation and wry humor. It always sounds right—true to the characters he is developing.”Everett Evans, Houston Chronicle “…a burst of heady theatrical pleasure, courtesy of playwright Bob Clyman and his drama SECRET ORDER…brainy, taut and psychologically complex… Clyman crafts the dialogue so subtly that it’s impossible to label anyone as good or bad, honest or dishonest. They’re both.”Saint Louis Post-Dispatch “…witty, fast-paced and incisive… Clyman’s script crackles with humor and intelligence.”Buffalo News Read more