Dime Store Detective Stories

The late-night series "Rick Diamond and the Secret of the Green Covenant" by Theatre Unleashed at the Hollywood Fringe Festival is a thrilling homage to serialized pulp mysteries of yesteryear. Winner of the 2023 Encore! Producers Award, this production delivers suspense, intrigue, and a touch of the supernatural across its gripping narratives. Gregory Crafts' "Rick Diamond" unfolds with the arrival of a mysterious idol on Valerie's doorstep, setting off a chain of events that lead her to seek the help of Rick Diamond, a private investigator with a penchant for the uncanny. As secrets unravel and danger looms, the audience is drawn into a world where every clue and twist adds layers to the suspenseful tale.... full review

As episodics go, it’s pretty fun. ... full review

Delightfully fun, bite-size, late night stories!... full review

Chill, creepy, silly, and incredibly intriguing stories, this show is super Fringe-y...and a lot of fun!... full review

This show was so much fun, and it's a great concept! A new episode every week? I'm hooked! And they recap so you know what's going on if you missed one! I highly recommend this very fun detective piece! ... full review

I think the concept of a serial weekly event during Fringe season s brilliant. This really could be a great community event for Fringers to gather at the end of every week and cheer on the heros! I think Greg has a great idea on his hands. The stories and the actors drew me in and now I have to come back for the next episode! ... full review

Wow! I was pleasantly surprised. Such a strong vibrant cast. Funny and engaging. For a show that was supposedly recently written, I didn’t notice any flaws. It was quite entertaining! ... full review