By F. KATHLEEN FOLEY
FEB 04, 2015
First produced in the late 1980s, Howard Korder's 'Boys' Life' garnered a Pulitzer nomination for its portrait of three disaffected young urban men on the prowl for women.
Jack Stehlin, director of the play's current production at the Asylum Theatre, originated the role of Jack -- the most brutally cynical of the trio -- in an earlier one-act that Korder later incorporated into his full-length play.
Stehlin's enduring affinity for the material is evident in his crisply paced and thoughtful staging.
Unfortunately, Korder couldn't have anticipated the rampant rise of the 'bro' culture, or the flagrant female objectification across all formats, from stage to screen to kiddie beauty pageants. In short, what may have been sociologically incisive some 30 years ago seems a bit toothless today.
Still, Stehlin redresses many of the play's shortcomings in this production, which may lack a certain bite, but which still nibbles the funny bone -- and takes an occasional nip at the heartstrings as well.
The women in the show -- all excellent here -- have been double cast. The men remain the same throughout the run. Brendan Brandt's lonely, whiny Phil is comically clueless, as is Noah James' Don, who yearns for emotional connection but just can't summon the words. Jeff Kongs plays Jack, the king womanizer -- and, ironically, the sole married man among these post-collegiate sad sacks, whose raw need -- and scathing contempt -- for women is both telling and terrifying.
Not to damn with faint praise, but Stehlin has orchestrated the play's frequent scene shifts with the logistical finesse of a field marshal. That may seem a negligible point, but it's really indicative of Stehlin's directorial craft, which is evident on every level of this diverting but slight 'Life.'
'Boys' Life,' the New American Theatre at the Asylum Theatre, 1078 N. Lillian Way, Hollywood. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Ends March 7. $18. www.NewAmericanTheatre.com Running time: 1 hour, 30 minutes.
Quick Facts of Howard Korder
- Full NameHoward Korder
- Net Worth$2 million
- Date of Birth1957 /11 /24
- NicknameHoward
- Birthplace New York City, New York, USA
- EthnicityWhite
- ReligionChristian
- Profession motion picture writer and producer and playwright
- NationalityAmerican
- Eye colourBlack
- Hair colourBlack
- BuildSlim
- HoroscopeSagittarius
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Boys Life Howard Korder
Brilliant American screenwriter and playwriter, Howard Korder gained fame as an author of Boys’ Life. For his work, Korder got Pulitzer Prize for Drama nomination. Additionally, he is the author of famous plays such as Boys’ Life, Search and Destroy, and so on. Moreover, Korder is also a producer of Boardwalk Empire.
With his outstanding work and charming looks, Korder won the hearts of numerous fans throughout the world. His well-wishers are familiar with his career and want to know his personal life. So who is his partner in crime?
Who Is Howard Korder? Know His Bio & Wiki
Boys Life Howard Korder Synopsis
Howard Korder was born on November 24,1957, in New York City, the United States of America. Moreover, his star sign is Sagittarius. Motion picture writer and producer Korder belongs to white ethnicity and his nationality is American.
However, the information about his parents is not available. Korder was a very passionate writer since his childhood. Howard attended Binghamton University which is located in Southern Tier of New York State.
Howard Korder Personal Life
Producer Howard has kept his personal life a secret. Due to his secretive nature, it is still unknown whether Korder is already married or dating someone. Furthermore, there are no records of him being in any relationships or affairs too.
Howard enjoys quality time with his friends Jeffrey Wright an American actor, Gretchen Mol, a former model and actress, Debra Birnbaum,Michael KennethWilliams, an actor, and others.
Korder might be in a secret romantic relationship with his girlfriend but the concrete information is yet to be revealed. Likewise, he may also be already married but waiting for the perfect time to reveal the truth to the media. Nevertheless, until and unless Korder does not reveal the actual fact to the media, we cannot say anything about his relationship.
On the other hand, as Korder is not married yet and further there are no records of him being in any relationship, his sexuality is straight. To date, Korder hasn’t done or said any activity which could make us feel doubt about his sexual orientation.
Howard Korder Net Worth & Salary
Howard is a professional screenwriter and playwriter. Korder garnered a hefty amount of money from his successful profession. Korder’s net worth is around $2 million as of 2019. Furthermore, Korder earns an average annual salary in the range of $30k to $194k.
Moreover, he also adds an extra amount to his income as bonuses from the movies. As of now, Korder is probably living a lavish life relishing the hefty fortune he amassed from his profession. However, the details about his cars, houses, and other possessions are still not available.
Howard Korder’s Career
Korder is an author of coming of age play Boy’s Life, published in 1988. Moreover, he even got a nomination for Pulitzer Prize for Drama. In 1995, his play Search and Destroy was adapted into a movie. In addition, Korder is also a writer of Boardwalk Empire. The cast of the series is Jeffrey Wright, Aleksa Palladino, Vincent Piazza, and others.
Boys Life Howard Korder Cast
Additionally, Korder wrote the episodes of “Family Limitation” and “Paris Green.” Moreover, he also worked as a co-executive producer in many plays.