Destroying David at The Off-Central

What does art mean to us when life gets difficult? Destroying David is an intimate one-person play that explores how art helps us make sense of grief, loss, and the questions we don't always know how to answer. Using Michelangelo's iconic statue of David as a symbol of fragility, permanence, and the things we fight to preserve, this moving production invites audiences to reflect on what truly lasts.

A Private Tour Takes an Unexpected Turn

The story begins with an unnamed tour guide leading what seems like an exclusive tour of Michelangelo's David at the Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence, Italy. As the guide shares fascinating details about the sculpture's history and its delicate physical condition, the conversation gradually shifts in a more personal direction.

Behind the art history lies a much deeper story: the guide's own experience of losing a son. What starts as an informative look at one of the world's most celebrated works of art becomes a heartfelt exploration of grief, memory, and the human need to hold on to what matters most.

Art, Loss & the Things We Leave Behind

Blending art, storytelling, and deeply personal reflection, Destroying David asks meaningful questions about beauty, mortality, and the role art plays in helping us navigate life's hardest moments.

Directed by Alexa Perez and starring Debbie Yones, this thought-provoking solo performance offers an intimate theatrical experience that stays with you long after the final scene.

Experience Destroying David at The Off-Central for a moving exploration of art, loss, and the fragile things that give our lives meaning.