ACT Welcomes Former NFL Star Bo Eason in RUNT OF THE LITTER 9/18-10/24

A father's expectations. A son's dream. A brother's rivalry.

Runt of the Litter is the acclaimed, semi-autobiographical one-man show (soon to be a major motion picture) chronicles volatile family dynamics as well as triumph despite great odds. Always considered too small to play football, former Houston Oiler Bo Eason developed-then never deviated from-a 20-year-plan to go pro. But his plan didn't include a more talented older brother whose success would forever eclipse his own.

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, with only one thing that stands in his way: his brother. The play closely examines what happens to two brothers in a family of overachievers: when their parents assure their oldest son that he is the one destined for football superstardom, and they tell their youngest son he is too small to compete.

Runt of the Litter is an account of Bo Eason's life and career as a defensive back for the Houston Oilers, 1984-89. 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.

After retiring from football, Eason 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 Eason's writing debut, premiering in Houston followed by a successful Off-Broadway run at the MCC Theater in New York in 2002. Eason 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 U.S. Olympic Rugby Team to be produced by Leonardo DiCaprio's Production Company Appian Way. Eason's next project is a remake of the 1977 movie Something for Joey, the true story of Heisman Trophy winner John Cappelletti.

Runt of The Litter debuted in New York 2002 and has subsequently been performed by Eason at theatres around the country. Runt of the Litter is currently running Off Broadway at 37 Arts Theatre.

Tickets are on sale now for Runt of the Litter. Eason will host post-show discussions after select performances and is available for phone interviews. For more information or to arrange interviews, please contact Jennifer Rice at (206) 285-5175 or rice1234@yahoo.com, or Jacquelyn Rardin at (206) 292-7660 ext. 1327 or jacquelyn.rardin@acttheatre.org.

 

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