Commissioned by Lincoln Center Theater, and presented last year at the National Theatre, BLOOD AND GIFTS tells the story of the secret spy war behind the official Soviet-Afghan War of the 1980s. Spanning a decade and playing out in Washington DC, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, the play follows CIA operative Jim more...
Original Cast
KGB Agent
Michael Aronov, who starred in the U.S. premiere of Blood and Gifts, has an extensive theater background including notable performances in Oslo (world premiere) and Golden Boy at the Belasco Theatre. more...
Jim Warnock
British Secret Service
Jefferson Mays, known for his Tony Award-winning performance in I Am My Own Wife and his recent acclaimed one-man rendition of A Christmas Carol at the Geffen Playhouse, was also a notable presence in Blood and Gifts. more...
Rudy Mungaray, an alumnus of the Disney/ABC Diversity Casting Project, brought his extensive stage experience to the cast of "Blood and Gifts," following a dynamic career that included international tours of Jean Genet’s "Splendid’s" and Shakespeare’s "Julius Caesar" under the direction of Arthur Nauzyciel. more...
Pakistani Secret Service
Gabriel Ruiz, who has graced the New York stage in Lincoln Center's production of Blood and Gifts, has an extensive theater background including performances at Steppenwolf and Goodman in Chicago, and has appeared on screen in "Chicago Fire" and "Christmas Again." more...
Andrew Weems, who has an extensive background in both classical and contemporary theater, brought his versatile talent to the cast of "Blood and Gifts," having previously graced the stage at Arena Stage in productions such as "THE GREAT SOCIETY" and "You Can’t Take it With You." more...
Afghan Warlord
Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Jefferson Mays |
| 2012 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Jefferson Mays |
| 2012 | The Lortels | Outstanding Lead Actor | Jefferson Mays |
Production Team
Donald Holder Lighting Designer
Bartlett Sher Director
Peter John Still Sound Designer
Michael Yeargan Scenic Designer
Catherine Zuber Costume Designer
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