Runt of the Litter
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Average of 5 stars from 2 ratings.

CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Dec 9, 2007
Closed Mar 30, 2008

Playing at
37 Arts Theatre

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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

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.

THEATER/VENUE INFORMATION:

37 Arts Theatre
450 W 37th St
New York, NY 10018

37 Arts is a new 50,000 square foot state-of the-art theatre complex housing a unique combination of commercial and non-profit arts organizations. The complex is comprised of three commercial theatre spaces (one 290, one 399 and one 499-seat theat [...] Read More

WHAT ARE CRITICS SAYING?

Norman Mailer invented the term "faction" to describe that blurry landscape where fact and fiction overlap and the story might or might not be true. A sterling example of faction, former football great Bo Eason's one-person play
Runt of the Litter, has just returned to Off-Broadway at the 37 Arts Theatre after a triumphant run five years ago at the Manhattan Class Company. The play, directed by Larry Moss, is written and performed with such a compelling combination of authenticity and semi-autobiographical detail that truth and art become one and the same.

Eason, who uses the character name of Jack Henry in the play, was a small, only moderately talented, but driven young athlete, while h[...]

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Reviewed by Barbara and Scott Siegel on Dec 10, 2007

What are other members saying?

Runt of the Litter
Fantastic. While the house was not full, I think, due to the location of the show go and see this one. It is a real, sad commentary on pro football and how you have to think and what you have to do to get there. Would Bo Eason do it again? Anyone have his email address I would like to write to him.

Reviewed by KarenDeangelis on Saturday, Dec 29th, 2007

Runt of the Litter Review
Runt of the Litter is one of the most powerful shows Ive seen in a long time. Its not just about football but delves into the dynamics of family relationships in a way that everyone can relate to. Do not miss this!

Reviewed by musical on Monday, Dec 24th, 2007