About A Father’s expectations. A son’s dream. A brother’s rivalry. Written and performed by Bo Eason and directed by Larry Moss, RUNT OF THE LITTER opens in the final hour of Jack Henry's lifelong dream, only one thing stands in his way -- his brother. The play looks at what happens to two brothers in a family of over-achievers: when their parents assure their oldest son he is destined for football superstardom, and tell their youngest son he is too small to compete, a line in the family sand is drawn that colors the rest of their lives. Runt of the Litter is, in fact, a semiautobiographical account of Bo Eason's life and career as a defensive back for the Houston Oilers in the 1980s, where he played safety. His determination and killer instincts on the playing field remain the stuff of legend. His brother, Tony Eason was the quarterback who led the New England Patriots to the Super Bowl in 1986. It debuted in New York in 2002 and has subsequently been performed by Bo Eason at theatres around the country. Runt of the Litter is currently running Off Broadway at 37 Arts Theatre. Who's Who BO EASON (Jack Henry/Playwright) was a professional football player in the National Football League, playing defensive safety for the Houston Oilers for five seasons from 1984–89. After retiring from football, he pursued his longtime interest in becoming an actor, appearing in the films Pride and Glory opposite Edward Norton and Colin Farrell; Miami Rhapsody with Sarah Jessica Parker, Antonio Banderas and Mia Farrow; and in the HBO feature “A Bright Shining Lie” with Bill Paxton, directed by Terry George. His television appearances include “ER” and “Boston Grace.” Runt of the Litter marked his writing debut, premiering in Houston followed by a successful Off-Broadway run at the MCC Theater in New York in 2002. Bo is currently adapting Runt of the Litter as a feature film to be directed by Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile). He has also written a screenplay based on the 1924 US Olympic Rugby Team to be produced by Leonardo DiCaprio’s production company Appian Way. His next project is a remake of the 1977 movie Something for Joey, the true story of Heisman Trophy winner John Cappelletti. Following its openended run Off-Broadway, Runt of the Litter will hit the road on a national tour. Bo Eason also does public speaking. For more information click here. LARRY MOSS (Director) has directed Pamela Gien’s The Syringa Tree (2001 Obie Award, Drama Desk Award and Outer Critics Circle Award); Michael Raynor’s Who Is Floyd Stearn?; Richard Kalinoski’s Beast on the Moon; Jack Holmes’s RFK (Drama League Award); April Daisy White’s Sugar; Richard Vetere’s How to Go Out on a Date in Queens; and Richard Hellersen’s Dos Corazones. He will be directing Capture Now by Josh Jonas and Jam, a new musical starring Clint Holmes, next season. His book on acting, The Intent to Live was released by Bantam Dell in 2004. Mr. Moss has been on the teaching staff of Juilliard and Circle in the Square. He is presently the Artistic Director of Edgemar Center for the Arts in Santa Monica, CA. Now Playing Runt of the Litter is now playing at the "37 ARTS THEATRE" (45O W. 37th Street, Midtown Manhattan). It is being performed Monday and Wednesday - Saturday at 8pm, Saturday matinee at 2pm, and Sunday matinee at 3pm. It's running time is 1:30. Tickets and Directions Tickets can be purchased from Ticketmaster or by calling the box office at (212)560-8912. Tickets are $56.25. Student and group discounts are available. Directions can be obtained from Google Maps.
Contact Us||Privacy Policy||Copyright 2008 RuntoftheLitter.com and UnstoppableFlame