Name: O'Neill Re-Imagined: Warnings Before Breakfast & A Wife For Life
Start: 2024-10-13T20:00:00+01:00
Location: St. Michael's Theatre New Ross

O'Neill Re-Imagined: Warnings Before Breakfast & A Wife For Life

Two Adaptations of O'Neill's Earliest Plays
Join us for an evening of compelling theatre at the Eugene O’Neill International Festival as we present *O’Neill Reimagined: Two Adaptations of His Earliest Plays*, a unique exploration of Eugene O’Neill’s formative one-act plays, reimagined by Eric Fraisher Hayes, Artistic Director at the Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site, Tao House.
Drawing from his extensive experience directing 34 of O’Neill’s works, Hayes has crafted two innovative adaptations that bring fresh perspectives to the playwright’s early creations. This special event is a true celebration of cultural collaboration, featuring a talented cast of both Irish and American actors who breathe new life into these timeless stories.
Warnings Before Breakfast
What happens when the desperation of a woman (Mrs. Rowland in O’Neill’s 'Before Breakfast') and the despair of a man (James Knapp in O’Neill’s 'Warnings') collide? 'Warnings Before Breakfast' masterfully weaves these two separate narratives into a single story of a couple on the brink of a communication breakdown. Witness the intense unraveling of their relationship with unexpected and poignant results.
Cast: Emily Keyishian, Ryan Hayes, Isabel Siragusa, Willem Long, Cynthia Lagodzinski
A Wife for a Life: A Backstage Story
Travel back to 1913, where a young and ambitious Eugene O’Neill presents his first play script to his famous actor father, James O’Neill, in hopes of securing the lead role. *A Wife for a Life: A Backstage Story* imagines a powerful dressing room argument between father and son, as they clash over the nature of life, art, and the human need for both truth and illusion. This adaptation offers a fascinating glimpse into the personal and artistic tensions that shaped one of America’s greatest playwrights.
Cast: Donald Sage Mackay as James O'Neill, Willem Long as Eugene O'Neill and Ryan Hayes as Jim O'Neill
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the early works of Eugene O’Neill, reimagined with a contemporary twist. It’s a night that promises to resonate with theatre lovers and O’Neill enthusiasts alike.
Event Details:
Sunday, 13th October 2024
8:00 PM
St Michael’s Theatre, New Ross, Co. Wexford, Ireland
Be part of this exciting evening at the Eugene O’Neill International Festival, where we bridge cultures and explore the early genius of a playwright who forever changed the landscape of theatre.