Sam Shepard’s Curse of the Starving Class is a darkly comic look into the world of dysfunctional Tate family, as they struggle amongst themselves for food, freedom, and meaning in their run-down lives. Tate Family patriarch Weston, is an alcoholic, who leaves his family for days at a time, buys more...
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Olympia Dukakis, an acclaimed actress with a rich history of New York stage performances, including her role in Sam Shepard's "Curse of the Starving Class," has garnered numerous accolades such as the Obie Award and Outer Critics Circle Award. more...
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Awards and Nominations
1978 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Featured Actress - Play: Pamela Reed was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Santo Loquasto Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
Martin Tudor Lighting Designer
Robert Woodruff Director
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