MCC presents reading of THE MERCY SEAT

5/2/2013 12:00am


Mon June 17 MCC Theater (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, William Cantler, Artistic Dir; Blake West, Executive Director) has announced a one-night only reading of Playwright-in-Residence Neil LaBute’s play, THE MERCY SEAT at 7:30 PM at the Lucille Lortel (121 Christopher St).  This staged reading will feature Julianna Margulies & Paul Rudd  The event is part of MCC’s celebration of a decade of collaboration and new work with Mr LaBute. Proceeds will benefit MCC Theater’s literary development programs, including the Playwrights’ Coalition and free PlayLab reading series. “The Mercy Seat” is set on September 12, 2001. The twin towers are down and the world has changed overnight. Two people, a married man (believed to be among the victims of the tragedy) and his boss (and mistress) are holed up in her apartment contemplating their next move: return to their old lives or run away and start anew.  Originally produced in 2002, The Mercy Seat was among the first dramatic works to respond to the events of 9/11, and marked the first collaboration between MCC Theater and LaBute. For tickets, please call 352-3101. Press contact: O&M Co (695-7400)...