John Stillwaggon portrays Williams unraveling mid-lecture in this solo biographical drama.
This solo play follows Tennessee Williams during a fictionalized lecture tour in his later years. As the talk unfolds, Williams becomes increasingly intoxicated, shifting from reflection to agitation. The piece explores the tension between the artist’s public persona and private disillusionment, capturing a moment of unraveling near the end of a storied life.
The production stars John Stillwaggon as Tennessee Williams. Stillwaggon is a familiar presence on New York’s Off and Off-Off Broadway stages and has appeared in regional productions nationwide. His performance in this role follows a well-received run during the show's try-out engagement in San Antonio.
The play is written by Bernard Taylor and directed by Carolyn Dellinger. The staging in New York marks a continuation of the show's development, maintaining the original creative team that guided its early success. The performance takes place at the American Theatre of Actors.