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...
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...
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...
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...
Awards and Nominations
2012 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play : Jefferson Mays was nominated but did not win.
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play: Jefferson Mays was nominated but did not win.
2012 The Lortels
Outstanding Lead Actor: Jefferson Mays was nominated but did not win.
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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