In the newly premiered comedy Kowalski, playwright Gregg Ostrin explores a speculative encounter between Marlon Brando and Tennessee Williams in 1947. The narrative follows a young Brando, who arrives late to an audition for A Streetcar Named Desire after hitchhiking from New York. Starring Brandon Flynn and Robin Lord Taylor, the play emphasizes the essence of Brando and Williams without resorting to impersonation. Directed by Colin Hanlon, the production navigates the complexities of depicting historical figures on stage while engaging audiences with its fresh perspective on well-known personalities in theater history.
Brando, at 23, was in no hurry to get to Cape Cod. He pocketed the travel funds, hitchhiked there and turned up at Williams's rented beach house days late.
Casting Brandon Flynn as Brando and Robin Lord Taylor as Williams, Kowalski moves beyond mere impersonation to capture the essence of the characters.
The play deftly avoids the pitfalls of historical depiction while allowing audiences a fresh but familiar portrayal of these iconic figures.
Kowalski's successful balance of fact and speculation brings a rich depth to the interactions between Brando and Williams.
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