Monday, December 19, 2016

Mike Broemmel Takes on Life Story of Truman Capote in New Play

Playwright Mike Broemmel is slated to pen the life story of iconic author Truman Capote in a new play simply called Capote. The most recent play by Mike Broemmel, entitled Stand Still & Look Stupid, premiered in Colorado in December 2016. Capote is slated to premiere in South Beach, Florida, in 2018.

"I have read Capote's In Cold Blood several times through the years. I became highly interested in the period of Capote's life that he spent in Kansas researching In Cold Blood. I became particularly intrigued by Capote's relationship with one of the killer's of the Clutter family as well as the role Harper Lee played in helping Capote with his work, Broemmel explained.

When asked why South Beach is designated as the city to premiere Capote, Broemmel made it clear that he has always loved South Florida. I have great memories of the times I spent in South Florida. Plus, I think the art scene in South Beach provides a perfect backdrop for the premiere of Capote," Broemmel said.

Capote is part of a five play series that Broemmel has been commissioned to create that focuses on the lives of a group of unique and disparate men. The series includes plays about Al Capone, Jeffrey Dahmer, Buffalo Bill Cody, Truman Capote, and Clark Gable. "It's a strange mix of men, but they are all interested for different reasons. I know the least about Bill Cody, although he spent a great deal of time in Colorado, which is my current home," Broemmel said.

Other plays by Mike Broemmel that have been produced include:

The Row

The Baptism

Goddess People

Kiss

Six Joan Crawfords

Taking Tea with the Ripper

The Hours of Anne

The Bonfils Girl

La Primera Mujer: The True Story of Eva Peron

Stand Still & Look Stupid

Call Me Mrs. Evers

Escort Me

River'd Inn

More information about Mike Broemmel is available at:

www.mikebroemmel.com
Capote by Mike Broemmel

Mike Broemmel


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