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Eyes of the American

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  1w, 2m

Samm-Art Williams

"Gives some political and moral thought food, and also nourishing roles for three actors...It is nice to have a play around willing to raise issues especially such issues as power, dictatorship and colonialism." - New York Post

Eyes of the American

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 2m
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary
A CIA agent posing as a tourist in the Caribbean meets the taxi driver who is leading a revolution because he wants to be a king.
History

Eyes of the American was first presented at Theatre Four on October 24, 1985. Directed by Walter Dallas.

Performing Groups
JAMES HORSFORD OTTLEY III - 40, West Indian taxi driver, becomes Prime Minister of the island
ROBERTA OTTLEY - 35, West Indian, Jame's wife
VELDA - 35, West Indian, Head of Security on the island, serves as a double agent
BENNY PARKER - 40, American CIA agent
CHEDDY BOSWELL - 40, West Indian, Dictator of the island

Robert and Velda are intended to be played by one actor and well as Cheddy and Benny.

  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting The interior of James' shanty house on island in the Independent West Indies. Present.
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features No intermission
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

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"Gives some political and moral thought food, and also nourishing roles for three actors...It is nice to have a play around willing to raise issues especially such issues as power, dictatorship and colonialism. " - New York Post

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