About the Show

StoPD (Support and Training to Overcome Parkinson’s Disease) presents a revival of Odets' drama about an aspiring violinist who is given the chance of a lifetime when a prizefight producer offers to sponsor the him as a boxer.

Although the allure of big money is tempting, the musician must also weigh the risk of permanently injuring his hands and destroying his artistic career. Clifford Odets’ 1939 play is brought to life with period-accurate set and costume design by the Room 15 Theater Group. Starring two actors living with Parkinson’s Disease, the performance seeks to give a voice to the Parkinson’s community. Proceeds will be donated to StoPD to fund new programs in New York and Los Angeles.

Critic Reviews (2)

"There are several moments that feel misinterpreted to me. The actions and inflections are occasionally counterintuitive to the dialogue they present...The large cast works very well together...The two shining elements of this show are the costume design and the remarkable violinist...It was enticing to hear the music amidst the action of the show. It was a charming production."
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"The production, co-directed by Aaron Latham and Graydon Gund does not pull any punches. Alex Montaldo is a feisty Joe Bonaparte...Montaldo gives Joe an innocence that is both starry-eyed and street-wise...Shetler, who voices most of the tragic content of the play, is particularly effective...'Golden Boy' is not without humor...If 'Golden Boy' hits the mark artistically, one hopes it also helps in the effort to deliver a knock-out punch to Parkinson’s."
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