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EYES FOR CONSUELA (1998)
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Eyes For Consuela (1998) - photo copyright © Manhattan Theatre Club | Role: Henry
Running Dates: February 10 - April 5, 1998 (Manhattan Theatre Club Stage II, New York, NY)
Director: Terry Kinney(No Tagline) Synopsis: Adapted from a short story, "The Blue Bouquet" by Octavio Paz, it tells the story of an American traveler who encounters a bandit in the jungle. Henry, a lost soul from the American Dream, wakes from a sweat-drenching nightmare to face the torpid reality of Mexico. Cast:
David Strathairn .... Henry
Daniel Faraldo .... Amado
Tanya Grinerich .... Consuela
Jose Perez .... Viejo, Guitarist Notes:
• Eyes For Consuela is based on the short story "The Blue Bouquet" by Octavio Paz.
• This production marked the world premiere for Sam Shepard's play.
• David also starred in another Shepard play: A Lie of the Mind in 1985 and consideres Shepard to be one of his favorite playwrights. Critical Praise & Commentary:
(David On His Role:)
• [on playwright Sam Shepard] "I think he's one of our true historians." -David Strathairn, 2000 Related Links:
Manhattan Theatre Club - Eyes For Consuela (off site)
Sam Shepard - Playwright-in-Residence (off site) |
