I am blessed to be back on the stage in an off-Broadway run of Eugene O’Neill’s A Touch of the Poet at the Irish Rep. I’m humbled to play the small role of Dan Roche, a low class bar fly who is passionate about the election of Andy Jackson. On top of that, I’m understudying three other roles for three fantastic actors. I’ve never understudied before, but the sheer joy of becoming one with O’Neill’s language (even if only my patient friend and boyfriend hear it!) is reward enough. Besides, it’s good practice when I play one of my dream roles of James Tyrone in Moon For the Misbegotten! The first-rate cast is led by the riveting Robert Cuccioli, famous for his Tony nominated portrayal of mad scientist Dr. Jekyll and his sinister alter ego Mr. Hyde in the smash Broadway hit musical.
There are substantial discounted tickets available for previews, which begin Feb. 26th. We run through April 17th.
