MCC Theater announces 2015 PlayLabs season

8/19/2015 2:48pm


MCC THEATER (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, William Cantler, Artistic Dirs; Blake West, Executive Dir) have announced the 2015 PlayLabs reading series, which will feature new works in development by playwrights Neil LaBute,  Ren Dara Santiago,& Stephen Brown.  Readings to be held on Sept 21, Sept 28 & Oct 5  at the Lucille Lortel(121 Christopher St).  All readings are at 7:00 PM. Full casting will be announced at a later date. First up is THE SIBLINGS PLAY by Ren Dara Santiago, directed by Daniel Talbott on Sept 21. Virtually abandoned by neglectful parents, young Marie, Leon, and Mars struggle on their own to create a new family. Love and mutual support come easy, but the threatening world outside the supposed safety of this arrangement comes crashing in, creating unexpected and frightening conflicts they seem too vulnerable to overcome.  Next up will be HOW TO FIGHT LONELINESS by Neil LaBute directed by Jo Bonney on Sept 28th. Brad and Jodie need Tate to do them a favor. Brad is married to Jodie. Jodie went to school with Tate. Tate doesn’t trust Brad. What follows is an exploration of love and death in an age where both come at a very high price.  Last up is WELCOME HOME by Stephen Brown on Oct 5th. Tommy’s older brother has disappeared without a trace.  In this touching and gentle comedy, a mother and her remaining son have to deal with their painful feelings of guilt and apprehension, buoyed up by the unexpected and richly humorous support of their quirky newly adopted family, including an amateur psychologist and an over-caffeinated and lonely young barrista. For more info, please visit www.mcctheater.org. Press contact: O&M Co (212/695-7400)...