Man of the Flesh

by Octavio Solis

A modern comic adaptation of the first Don Juan play, The Trickster of Seville. Juan is dispatched by his father who owns Pronto Lawn and Garden to work off his sins of the flesh. But at the Downey estate, on the eve of Day of the Dead, he meets the love of his life. But contrary to all the women before her, Anna Downey spurns him. He is determined to declare his love to her, even if he has to seduce all the...

A modern comic adaptation of the first Don Juan play, The Trickster of Seville. Juan is dispatched by his father who owns Pronto Lawn and Garden to work off his sins of the flesh. But at the Downey estate, on the eve of Day of the Dead, he meets the love of his life. But contrary to all the women before her, Anna Downey spurns him. He is determined to declare his love to her, even if he has to seduce all the women of the house to get near her.

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Man of the Flesh

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  • Jordan Paul Sullivan: Man of the Flesh by Octavio Solis
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    Raw and evocative storytelling. A deep dive into the complexities of human desire and identity. Masterful prose and rich character development. The tone and poetry of the writing reminds me a lot of Tennessee Williams' Camino Real.

    Raw and evocative storytelling. A deep dive into the complexities of human desire and identity. Masterful prose and rich character development. The tone and poetry of the writing reminds me a lot of Tennessee Williams' Camino Real.

    ”
  • Cheryl Bear: Man of the Flesh by Octavio Solis
    “

    A marvelous adaptation that brings the rich tale to life! Great work!

    A marvelous adaptation that brings the rich tale to life! Great work!

    ”
  • Jerry Polner: Man of the Flesh by Octavio Solis
    “

    A very funny and contemporary adaptation of the Don Juan story. Man of the Flesh features a rhyming narrator, an unrepentant Juan, and a full slate of women who are much more than victims. Wonderful comedy and great storytelling.

    A very funny and contemporary adaptation of the Don Juan story. Man of the Flesh features a rhyming narrator, an unrepentant Juan, and a full slate of women who are much more than victims. Wonderful comedy and great storytelling.

    ”
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Development History

  • Commission, Teatro Dallas, 1987

Production History

  • University, Los Medanos College, 2014
  • Professional, 24th Street Theatre, 2005
  • Professional, Long Beach Playhouse, 1997
  • Professional, Latino Chicago Theatre Company, 1991
  • Professional, San Diego Repertory Theatre, 1991
  • Professional, Magic Theatre, 1990
  • Professional, South Coast Repertory Theatre, 1990
  • Professional, Teatro Dallas, 1988