About the Show
After a hugely successful premiere in New York, actor David Dean Bottrell (Modern Family, the new Frasier, etc) returns to Revolution Stage with his latest hilarious solo show, TEENAGE WASTELAND: Thirteen, Fourteen, Fifteen (a collection of unfortunately true stories from his early adolescence). Join David for five interwoven tales of heartbreak, hard-ons and hair. Last year, David won the NYC Bistro Award & as well as the Los Angeles Stage Scene Award for “Outstanding Achievement in Storytelling,” and played to packed houses in Palm Springs, New York, Los Angeles, Sag Harbor and Nantucket.
“Side-Splitting…Teenage Wasteland is a must-see. Bottrell’s knack for discovering humor and meaning in the chaos of adolescence is nothing short of extraordinary, making this show a triumph of both heart and artistry” – Front Row Center
“Bottrell’s mastery over his craft reaches a fresh peak, blending humor, hilarious anecdotes, heartbreak, and raw honesty…Every laugh is earned, and every emotional moment feels authentic. His stories aren’t just entertaining—they’re cathartic, transforming personal discomfort into communal healing.” – OpeningNightNYC.com
“Hysterical…Bottrell’s take on the human condition is deeply consoling” — Los Angeles Times.
“EXPLICIT, HILARIOUS & HONEST… Bottrell achieves a level of vulnerability that is rarely seen on stage…” — Onstage New York
“Bottrell’s mastery over his craft reaches a fresh peak, blending humor, hilarious anecdotes, heartbreak, and raw honesty…Every laugh is earned, and every emotional moment feels authentic. His stories aren’t just entertaining—they’re cathartic, transforming personal discomfort into communal healing.” – OpeningNightNYC.com
“Hysterical…Bottrell’s take on the human condition is deeply consoling” — Los Angeles Times.
“EXPLICIT, HILARIOUS & HONEST… Bottrell achieves a level of vulnerability that is rarely seen on stage…” — Onstage New York
“David’s work is truly wonderful. Like a gorgeous jigsaw puzzle of hilarious, yet deeply compelling stories.” — Charles Busch, NYC Theatre Icon
Production Team
