1959 Pink Thunderbird (2014)
Made up of two plays: Laundry and Bourbon & Lone Star
In "Laundry & Bourbon" we meet Elizabeth Caulder, a strong-willed, longsuffering Texan housewife who is trying to hold the fort while her husband, Roy, takes off for days at a time, indulging in drunken sprees and extramarital affairs. She is joined by her best friend, the outspoken yet brassy Hattie Dealing, and town gossip and country club member Amy Lee Fullernoy. Together, the three women throw about the kind of rumours that thrive in small towns, becoming ever more intoxicated and forthcoming about everyone's secrets--including their own.
In "Lone Star", we meet Elizabeth's husband Roy, a Vietnam veteran who has had a difficult time adjusting to the changes that have taken place in his home town while he was at war. He now spends his nights behind Angel's Bar, reliving his glory days and staging mock battles with his younger brother, the sweet but slow-witted Ray. Their evening is interrupted, however, by the arrival of Cletis Fullernoy, who idolizes Roy but has come to give him some bad news. The fallout from Cletis' visit leads the two brothers into a confrontation, as long-hidden secrets are dredged up and Roy is forced to admit that things are never going to be the way they were.
In "Laundry & Bourbon" we meet Elizabeth Caulder, a strong-willed, longsuffering Texan housewife who is trying to hold the fort while her husband, Roy, takes off for days at a time, indulging in drunken sprees and extramarital affairs. She is joined by her best friend, the outspoken yet brassy Hattie Dealing, and town gossip and country club member Amy Lee Fullernoy. Together, the three women throw about the kind of rumours that thrive in small towns, becoming ever more intoxicated and forthcoming about everyone's secrets--including their own.
In "Lone Star", we meet Elizabeth's husband Roy, a Vietnam veteran who has had a difficult time adjusting to the changes that have taken place in his home town while he was at war. He now spends his nights behind Angel's Bar, reliving his glory days and staging mock battles with his younger brother, the sweet but slow-witted Ray. Their evening is interrupted, however, by the arrival of Cletis Fullernoy, who idolizes Roy but has come to give him some bad news. The fallout from Cletis' visit leads the two brothers into a confrontation, as long-hidden secrets are dredged up and Roy is forced to admit that things are never going to be the way they were.
Cast
- Roy Caulder.........................................Paul Cullen
- Ray Caulder....................................Dermot Brady
- Cletus Fullernoy...............................Don Whelan
- Elizabeth Caulder.............................Fiona Tuohy
- Hattie Dealing.................................... Lisa Neville
- Amy Lee Fullernoy................................Jean Ryan
- Director.................................................Carol Ryan
- Lighting Design............................. Ciaran Cullen
- Sound......................................................Carol Ryan
CIVIC THEATRE TALLAGHT: Apr 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th
DRAIOCHT BLANCHARDSTOWN: May 2nd & 3rd
DRAIOCHT BLANCHARDSTOWN: May 2nd & 3rd
The Author: James Miller McLure, Jr. (August 5, 1951 – February 17, 2011) was an American playwright. He became interested in acting in high school, performing in Shakespearean plays. He obtained a BFA degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, and subsequently studied at the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts in Santa Maria, California.
He moved to New York City in 1975 and his plays Lone Star and Pvt. Wars were presented off-Broadway. In 1980, Lone Star and Laundry and Bourbon were shown together as 1959 Pink Thunderbird at the McCarter Theatre. He died at home in Marina del Rey, California, February 17, 2011, of cancer.
He moved to New York City in 1975 and his plays Lone Star and Pvt. Wars were presented off-Broadway. In 1980, Lone Star and Laundry and Bourbon were shown together as 1959 Pink Thunderbird at the McCarter Theatre. He died at home in Marina del Rey, California, February 17, 2011, of cancer.