Mr Dooley's America at the Irish Repertory Theater

The Irish Repertory Theater presents Mr Dooley's America, by Philip Dunne and Martin Blaine, opening at the Irish Repertory Theater on 16 Aug 2006, following previews from 10 Aug and running through to 10 Sep 2006.

Mr Dooley's America: At the turn of the last century, the newspaper column of Peter Finley Dunne-written as the fictional Irish Pub owner, Mr. Dooley- was a national sensation. Appearing in almost every major newspaper, Mr. Dooley's 'everyman' take on political and social issues of the day, spiced with his sly humor and political acumen, made Dunne- or rather, Dooley- a household name. His syndicated sayings were read aloud at Cabinet meetings of three Presidents, as well as at millions of breakfast tables.

In Mr Dooley's America, we visit Dooley in his tavern as he espouses the same wit and wisdom that rings as true today as it did 100 years ago. And joining Dooley for a drink and a bit of debate is the character of Peter Finley Dunne himself.

Directed by Charlotte Moore, Mr Dooley's America features Vincent Dowling and Des Keogh.

Set design is by Charlie Corcoran, with costumes by David Toser and lighting by Renee Molina.