Gene Tunney and his wife, Polly, are on their honeymoon in the island of Brioni in the Adriatic Sea. It is here that they meet George Bernard Shaw. They strike up a great friendship with him. Gene and GBS meet up often to talk about boxing, playwriting, God, and more. Their religion discussion gets heated as GBS is an atheist while Gene is a believer.
Douglas Post (Howard’s End) adapted this play from the book, The Prizefighter and the Playwright. It was written by Gene’s son, Jay R. Tunney. The play is very humorous and smart. It features many great conservations between the two friends
Maddie Sachs (Remy Bumppo’s Howard’s End) is delightful as Polly. She brings a true warmth to the character. Sam Pearson (Southern Gothic) is very charming and likable as the leading man, Gene Tunney. Richard Henzel is so funny and witty as George Bernard Shaw.
Cost of a ticket: $40
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