The Wind Is Us: The Death that Killed Capote

Award-winning actor Eddie Schumacher returns to Denver in The Wind Is Us: The Death that Killed Capote, the acclaimed solo drama by Mike Broemmel that explores the final chapter in the life of one of America’s most fascinating literary icons. Fresh from performances in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and starring the recipient of the 2024 United Solo Award for Best Actor in New York City—the world’s largest solo theatre festival—this unforgettable production brings Truman Capote vividly back to life. Capote was once the toast of New York society, the celebrated author of In Cold Blood and Breakfast at Tiffany’s. But fame, ambition, betrayal, and personal demons would ultimately collide in a tragic unraveling. The Wind Is Us examines the people, choices, and moments that contributed to the downfall of a literary giant while revealing the brilliance, wit, vulnerability, and humanity that remained until the end. Eddie Schumacher’s internationally acclaimed performance has captivated audiences on both sides of the Atlantic, earning praise for its emotional depth, razor-sharp storytelling, and haunting portrayal of one of America’s most complex cultural figures.