THE LAST RITES OF ORSON WELLES

The great Hollywood star Orson Welles is in the twilight of his career but has found work advertising wine on television commercials. But the process takes its toll and as he films one commercial he finds himself remininscing about one of his favourite film roles and how much he identifies with him.

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THE LAST RITES OF ORSON WELLES

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Orson Welles – 65

Director – Voice only

Clapperboard Boy – Voice only

 

REVIEWS

I love Orson Welles, and I especially love those Paul Masson wine bloopers that have circled the internet. This play satirizes the wine bloopers, but also dives in further to the man himself. My first thought was that the real bloopers were funny enough without needing a parody, but this play includes deeper analysis of Welles’ career and life, in the context of those bloopers that reads really well. This piece is funny and sad, often within the same moment. Great job! – Daniel Guyton on New Play Exchange

 

 

RUNNING TIME

Approximately 12-15 minutes

 

PREVIEW

Preview available here

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