Writing

A decade of press for Bobby Del Rio’s playwriting...

WHEN CHILDREN FALL (2000) – Bobby Del Rio named the “Rising Star” of Toronto theatre by Eye Weekly’s Joanne Huffa. Play named one of the year’s “best Fringe/SummerWorks shows”.

“Keep an eye on Bobby Del Rio... Young as he is, he shows more potential than many twice his age.” –Joanne Huffa, Eye Weekly

CHRISTIAN VALUES (2001) – NOW Magazine cover story. Bobby is subject of 30-minute documentary that aired nationally on Bravo! in August 2001.

“Bobby Del Rio’s slick, well-crafted script about the ethical dilemma facing an ace salesman named Christian has a Mamet-influenced rhythm and grace that’s catchy and hypnotic” – Glenn Sumi, NOW

HALF-CHINX TAKING OVER THE WORLD (2003) – Published in Spring 2002 issue of Canadian Theatre Review. Broadcast on CBC Radio.

“Bobby Del Rio’s hilarious account of bi-racial role models in the entertainment industry.” – Canadian Theatre Review

CHILD HOOD (2005) – Performed outside as part of 2005 SummerWorks Festival.

“Child Hood is being performed in a real schoolyard near Factory Theatre, which should add a gritty, chain-link-fence verite vibe to the experience.” –NOW Magazine

PROFESSIONALLY ETHNIC (2006) – Staged reading directed by internationally-acclaimed director Ross Manson. Reading led to publication in Summer 2009 issue of Canadian Theatre Review.

“His play takes a satiric look at the current, suspect interest in “ethnic” casting among Canada’s large theatre companies.” –Canadian Theatre Review

PORN LIFE (2007) – Named one of the best shows of 2007 by former Kids in the Hall writer Paul Bellini (writing for Fab Magazine).

“The play deserves a remount or, better yet, a TV series. It seems to have huge hit potential.” –Paul Bellini, Fab Magazine

THREE PLAYS ABOUT TORONTO THEATRE (2009) – Produced in innovative ZERO budget, 16-show format! SOLD OUT most shows...

“People will like Three Plays About Toronto Theatre. It’s funny. People will go and it will sell out. It is certainly entertaining.” –Time and Space Magazine

THE MARKET (2010) – Produced in actual corporate space for 16 show run.

“Timely, sexy, and brilliantly scripted, Bobby Del Rio is no holds barred with rough, psychotic characters, basking in raunchy language and non-stop action.” –torontostage.com