Stray Dog Story: An Adventure in Ten Scenes

by Robert Chesley

Subtitled “An Adventure in Ten Scenes.” In the opening scene of Robert Chesley’s STRAY DOG STORY, a “lonely faggot” named Jon wishes out loud that his faithful Buddy were human and his lover. “If people were as good-hearted as dogs,” he sighs, “we wouldn’t be in the mess we’re in, that’s for sure.” No sooner has Jon left the room than presto! Buddy’s Fairy Dog Mother appears, and his and Jon’s wish is granted: Buddy is transformed into a man. And so begins his perilous odyssey through the gay ghetto of present-day Manhattan.

97 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1984

Reviews

[Kenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

The saddest play I’ve ever read. This wrecked me.