Twenty five years later, David can no longer remain silent, when he learns that the man who destroyed his childhood has moved into his new neighborhood.
With key ties to the leader of an Arizona gang and other illicit connections, David meticulously plans the murder of the Bogeyman.
The cast included Murphy Guyer, Roxanne Hart, Erik Heger, John Herrera, Roderick Hill, and Kate Levy.
Based on the riveting true story adapted from This American Life, the production’s trip to the stage has only deepened it.”[15] - The New York Times “DON’T MISS Stalking the Bogeyman.
Kudos to adaptor and director Markus Potter for handling such a delicate matter with dramatic strength and truth.
STALKING THE BOGEYMAN adapted and directed by Markus Potter is a gripping tale based on the true story of David Holthouse.”[25] ‐ Broadway.com “A successful dramatization with effective narrative, thoughtful staging, and excellent ensemble.”[23] ‐ The Broadway Blog “Brave storytelling of a delicate subject – something you don’t see often in the theatrical world.
[30] London Theatre ★★★★ "Markus Potter and David Holthouse's gripping and harrowing drama Stalking The Bogeyman does just this.
Necessary and thought-provoking drama.Markus Potter's careful delivery and spirited direction absorbs the audience and has each of the characters emerge from the auditorium to join the space in the frankest way possible.
On a multi-functional playing space, he moves location effortlessly, balancing the realism within the text against an immersive expressionistic set that merges David's childhood bedroom and memories with his efforts to 'stalk' the bogeyman in order to find some solace.
"Gripping staging" "Stunning performances" [36] Boyz Magazine ★★★★ "Powerful riveting drama with twists and turns that the audience never sees coming, mainly because they are so staggeringly truthful.
"[38] West End Wilma: ★★★★ "This is an intense and heartbreaking production, sensitively directed by Markus Potter, and performed by an outstanding cast.
They have produced an access point for the world to understand the true reality of being a male survivor, and intricacies and complexities of living with the biggest secret one can ever have".
"This is theatre on a knife edge, with infinite micro-decisions by the writers contributing to its urgency as it lifts a scab and allows us to peer at a wound most of us could barely imagine."
Unfortunately, not a rare story….But the truth telling mustn’t stop and at this time, in this intimate space, with this cast, this production bears witness with humanity and authority.
– Sydney Arts Guide [43] A very involving piece of theatre that leaves you thinking and feeling a little raw from the sexual trauma that so many in our society experience.
– The Buzz from Sydney [44] Holthouse, alongside playwright Markus Potter, has created a complex, compelling piece of storytelling that could so easily have been one-dimensional and all about revenge.
Leading man Graeme McRae’s vulnerability as David is a vital component, that preserves our empathy comprehensively, through every step of the proceedings.
The eponymous bogeyman is played by Radek Jonak, whose portrayal of malevolence is as impressive as the electrifying energy he introduces with each appearance.
It is an incredibly important story that needs to be heard so that people protect the innocent.. – Broadway World [42] What you get in Stalking the Bogeyman is the raw emotion imparted from the victim… It’s a very moving, very personal and powerful account and Graeme McRae as a wounded but empathetic David holds our attention from that opening line to the very last line.