YEAR OF THE ROOSTER
Gil is a loser. He works at McDonald's, lives with his ailing mother, and hasn't had a girlfriend since...ever. But that's all about to change. He's been secretly training (and drugging) a rooster to fight. And Odysseus Rex aka "Odie" is the baddest barnyard bird there is. Gil has so much faith in Odie's abilities that he bets everything on him -- but victory and revenge may not yield the delicious spoils he anticipates. A fiercely comic play about cockfighting, connections, and clawing your way to the top.
Knock And Run’s production of Olivia Dufault’s Year Of The Rooster took place in 2018. It quickly became K&R’s highest praised and best selling show since our first production- Suicide, Incorporated. The show was directed by Allison Van Gaal. It starred Will Parker as Gil Pepper and James Chapman as Odysseus Rex. Stephanie Priest, Carl Gregory and Jan Hunt appeared in supporting roles as Phillipa, Dickie and Mrs Pepper.
Year Of The Rooster was nominated for 6 CONDA awards in 2018:
Best Dramatic Production, Best Director (Drama)- Allison Van Gaal, Best Lead Actor (Male)- James Chapman, Best Supporting Actor (Female)- Stephanie Priest and Best Ensemble Acting. Will Parker won a CONDA for Best Actor Under 18 for his portrayal of Gil Pepper.