Comic actor David Dean Bottrell (Fraiser, Modern Family, brings his critically acclaimed solo show, TEENAGE WASTELAND: Thirteen, Fourteen, Fifteen to Cotuit's Outdoor Stage. Five hilarious, poignant and totally true stories from this unfortunate adolescence.
"HILARIOUS...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
"HYSTERICAL... Bottrell’s take on the human condition is deeply consoling" -- Los Angeles Times
“HILARIOUS... A Clark Kent with Deadpool’s biting wit… He taps into the universal vein with such raw honesty that he exposes himself at levels deeper than most would dare.” -- BroadwayWorld, NYC
“HE'LL HAVE YOU IN STITCHES one moment and in quiet pensiveness the next." -- Playbill, NYC
“FANTASTIC!... His shows are like a gorgeous jigsaw puzzle of hilarious, yet deeply compelling stories.” -- Charles Busch, NYC Theatre Icon
"RAW & UNFILTERED... If you have never had the privilege of seeing David Dean Bottrell tell a story, caution: you may need to bring an extra pair of pants.” -- Metrosource Magazine
"SIDE-SPLITTING... Bottrell's mastery over his craft reaches a fresh peak...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