Rain City Projects

Merging science fiction with physical theatre, The 42nd Floor is an hilarious, mind-bending trilogy inspired by the work of Philip K. Dick, Ambrose Bierce and John Collier. Joined by themes of paradox and fate, One story plays out a riveting psychological dilemma, another revolves around a dizzying time-travel enigma, and the last is a zany tall tale of the most absurd variety.

The fantasy writer met success early with his imaginary land, Werndoald, and bought his dream home. Now, with his fourth book due and the advance money gone, he has writer's block and must bring in boarders to pay his mortgage. The eccentric renters initially inspire further adventures in Werndoald, but soon the worlds merge, threatening the writer's sanity, and possibly his life.

When visiting a college buddy whose wife was shot to death, Donald Everly finds himself entrenched in a whodunit. He shares suspicion with a greasy-haired detective, Castor Follett McSouly, that his old friend may be crafting an insurance scam. But things get complicated when a slinky stripper and violent bald man enter the picture. DOUBLE CLIMAX is the story of an innocent man caught between an insurance scam and bizarre love triangle. A mystery where deviance is submerged beneath lies and friendship is just a way to manipulate treachery. DOUBLE CLIMAX, K. Brian Neel's third solo play, is noir film live on stage.