RESCHEDULED Runt of the Litter at Tryon Fine Arts Center
RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH 26, 8 PM
The Tryon Fine Arts Center (TFAC) presents the dramatic play “Runt of the Litter” starring Bo Eason, former NFL star player on Friday, February 5 at 8:00pm at TFAC’s newly renovated theater just in time for the Super Bowl. Eason’s one-man show will inspire the audience to make their dreams a reality. “Runt of the Litter” is an unforgettable story that proves with enough determination, nothing can prevail over the human spirit. The show is generously sponsored by The North Carolina Arts Council and Watson Flooring and Appliances.
Eason gives a sexy, tough, charismatic performance of size and scope. The show cuts across all demographics and has an across-the-board appeal for everyone, from sports enthusiasts to hardcore theatre goers.
“Runt of the Litter” has the perfect message for children young and old and 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 stardom, while their youngest son appears 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 semi-autobiographical account of Bo Eason's life and career as a safety for the Houston Oilers in the 1980s. 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. Though resolutely American in its themes (the competitiveness and violence of sports, sibling rivalry, underdog makes good), it also contains elements of ritual theater and blood sacrifice that give the material a mythic resonance and power.
Directed by Larry Moss, “Runt of the Litter” is soon to be a major motion picture.
"One of the most powerful plays about sports in the last decade.... closer to Death of a Salesman than it is to Rocky...a tale of modern gladiators, obsession, testosterone, and revenge." - The New York Times
Tickets for this electrifying performance are $20 for adults and $10 for students.
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Tryon Fine Arts Center
http://www.tryonarts.org 34 Melrose AveTryon, NC 28782
Located in the heart of Tryon, the Fine Arts Center has been a focus for entertainment and the arts since 1969. View outstanding performances or learn a new craft. Affiliates include Carolina Camera Club, Tryon Arts and Crafts, Tryon Little Theater, Tryon Concert Association, and Tryon Painters and Sculptors.
How to get here...
From Hendersonville, Asheville and points to the north of Tryon NC
Interstate 26, Exit 67 (Columbus, North Carolina). Turn right onto Hwy 108. Head towards Tryon approximately 6.5 miles.
Hwy 108 joins Hwy 176 at traffic light (Texaco at corner). Count this as first traffic light and continue on Hwy 176 east until you reach fourth traffic light. (Big wooden horse across and right of intersection.) At fourth traffic light turn right onto Pacolet Street, up over railroad tracks, then make second left onto Chestnut Street (before the Bank of America Building). Drive to top of hill and turn right onto Melrose Avenue. We are the second building on the right. (34 Melrose Ave.)
From Spartanburg, Greenville and points to the south of Tryon NC
Interstate 26, Exit 1 (Landrum, South Carolina)
Turn left on Hwy 14. Head towards Landrum approximately 2 miles. When you reach the town of Landrum proper, turn right at 2nd traffic light. (It's just after you cross the railroad tracks.)
You are now on Hwy 176 west heading toward Tryon, NC. Using landmarks, look for the Tryon IGA on the left and El Jalisco Mexican restaurant also on the left, at approximately 3.5 miles.
Approximately 500 yards further up the road turn left onto McCown street. (Just before the railroad line crosses Hwy 176.) Drive to the end of McCown street, (big wooden horse on right of intersection) and turn left onto Pacolet Street, then turn left onto Chestnut Street (before the Bank of America Building). Drive to top of the hill and turn right onto Melrose Avenue.
We are the second building on the right. (34 Melrose Ave.)
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