Andre Gregory (played by Andre Gregory) is a protagonist in My Dinner with Andre.
Old friend of Wally who abandoned his theater directing career in 1975 to travel globally. He shares transformative experiences working with Jerzy Grotowski, attempting a play in the Sahara, visiting an ecological commune, and participating in a Montauk ritual. He advocates for stepping outside modern comfort to experience authentic humanity. Wallace Shawn (played by Wallace Shawn) is a protagonist in My Dinner with Andre.
Struggling playwright who initially dreads meeting his old friend Andre. He reflects on prioritizing financial survival over art and defends finding joy in ordinary comforts. While sharing Andre's skepticism toward modern society, he remains grounded, ultimately leaving the dinner with a renewed sense of connection to his everyday surroundings. Waiter (played by Jean Lenauer) appears in My Dinner with Andre.
Bartender (played by Roy Butler) appears in My Dinner with Andre.
Coat-Check Girl (played by Cindy Lou Adkins) appears in My Dinner with Andre.
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Characters
Andre Gregory
(played by Andre Gregory) — protagonist
Old friend of Wally who abandoned his theater directing career in 1975 to travel globally. He shares transformative experiences working with Jerzy Grotowski, attempting a play in the Sahara, visiting...
Wallace Shawn
(played by Wallace Shawn) — protagonist
Struggling playwright who initially dreads meeting his old friend Andre. He reflects on prioritizing financial survival over art and defends finding joy in ordinary comforts. While sharing Andre's ske...
Waiter
(played by Jean Lenauer) — supporting
Bartender
(played by Roy Butler) — supporting
Coat-Check Girl
(played by Cindy Lou Adkins) — supporting
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