Tony Nominee's Hilarious Staring Contest Goes Viral

Andrew Durand, Tony Nominee, Talks "Dead Outlaw" and Hilarious Staring Contest New York City – Andrew Durand, a Tony Award nominee for his role in the off-Broadway hit "Dead Outlaw," recently participated in a lighthearted interview where he faced an unexpected challenge: a staring contest with the interviewer. The interview, filmed at a Broadway event, quickly went viral due to its humorous nature. Durand, known for his compelling performance in "Dead Outlaw," where he spends the second half of the show as a corpse, found himself in a unique situation. "The most challenging part of playing a corpse is not blinking," he explained, laughing. "You have people on either side of you whispering things like, 'What did you have for lunch?' It's quite distracting!" The interviewer, visibly amused, commented on Durand's remarkable ability to maintain his composure during the staring contest, stating, "You got pretty far! I was looking at that eye, I was like- [stammers]... How do you do that?" The video of the interview is a testament to Durand's talent and the unique challenges faced by actors in the theater. The playful exchange between the interviewer and Durand demonstrates the lighter side of the demanding world of Broadway, adding a touch of humor to the serious pursuit of theatrical excellence.