Sousepaw: A Baseball Story
written by Jonathan A. Goldberg
“Goldberg’s tense two-hander... is sharply staged. James B. Kennedy is riveting.”
“The show to beat. First Five Star review of the year.”
“James B. Kennedy is outstanding. Jonathan Goldberg’s script is a small jewel. I would see it again and again.”
“Five Stars. Goldberg’s script is a beautifully written character study... making the most of every intimate moment.”
“TREMENDOUS”
“The characters unpeel their lives as one does an onion getting to the inner core of their being. We root for them, feel their pain. ”
Based on the life of Hall-of-Fame pitcher 'Rube' Waddell, Sousepaw: A Baseball Story is a heartbreaking tale set in Texas, 1913. After being thrown out of the majors, 'Rube' has one last shot to make his big comeback, so he hires the Reptile Girl to keep him company - and sober. This play explores their long night of broken promises, secrets, and past regrets.
Production History
August 2015
Fringe NYC
Remount of 2013's production.
October 9-November 2, 2013
NYC Premiere
17 Frost Theatre for the Arts
Brooklyn, NY
directed by Courtney Ulrich
with James B. Kennedy and Christina Pumariega
scene design by April Bartlett
costume design by Deanna Frieman
light design by F. Leahe Knott
sound design by Kevin Brouder
fight director Rod Kinter
August 4-14, 2011
World Premiere
Minnesota Fringe Festival - HUGE Theatre
Minneapolis, MN
August 20-28, 2011
IndyFringe - Theatre on the Square
Indianapolis, IN
September 8-17, 2011
SF Fringe - EXIT Theatre
San Francisco, CA
directed by Luke Harlan
with James B. Kennedy and Ariana Venturi
costumes by Deanna Frieman
Awards
*Best of SF Fringe*
Fringe | Famous Award Nominations
- Outstanding Production
- Outstanding Direction - Luke Harlan
- Outstanding Performance - James B. Kennedy
- Outstanding Performance - Ariana Venturi
