Orson's Shadow
by Austin Pendleton

"Winning…A seductive story of clashing theatrical titans. Mr. Pendleton creates an engrossing picture of success, failure, betrayal, guilt, and ravening fear among a shifting constellation of stars of film and theater.” —The New York Times. “In this highly entertaining romp through a forgotten moment in theatrical history, Pendleton mines rich territory and fills it with the humor and drama of over-ripened egos.” —Chicago Sun-Times. “Beguiling and thematically substantial…full of wit, intelligence and salacious interest.” —Chicago Tribune. ”A haunting portrayal of the fragility and vulnerability of talent. Pendleton's script sets up these titans of the theatre, geniuses all, and, instead of tearing them down through tawdry revelation, invites the audience to watch them at work. What we see is the terrible cost to the artist of sustained exposure and risk."

— CurtainUp