“Man From Earth” continues its run at Theatre 29. The thought-provoking drama is directed by Eddie Tucker. Reporter Rebecca Havely shares what inspired the director…
Director Eddie Tucker says the film “Man From Earth” by Jerome Bixby was so inspiring that he wanted to direct it on stage before he even knew a stage version existed. While Tucker is not new to theater, he is new to Theatre 29. After a long hiatus from the craft the director found his skills and instincts returned quickly. He had much praise for the local talent at Theatre 29. He says of Jared Phillips, in the lead ,that the sheer complexity of the role was a challenge, but together they found success. Easy Boos, he says, brought his own robust personality to his role making it better than the scripted character. He praises Kurt Schauppner saying, he’s a total professional and says of Les Taylor, he brings the emotional power of an old pro to his role. He enjoyed working with the entire, ensemble of actors and the talented crew sharing, this show will not be his last.
“Man from Earth” will run Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00 p.m. through September 19, with a Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m. September 13. Tickets can be reserved by calling the Theatre 29 Box office at 760-361-4151 or online at www.theatre29.org.
