Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce that Crystal A. Dickinson, Brandon J. Dirden, Aubrey Dollar, Brendan Griffin, Kristin Griffith, Jessica Love, Peter Maloney and K.K. Moggie will star in the world premiere of Lucy Thurber's play BOTTOM OF THE WORLD directed by Caitriona McLaughlin.
BOTTOM OF THE WORLD will begin previews Thursday, September 3; officially open Tuesday, September 14; and play a limited engagement through Sunday, October 3 Off-Broadway at Atlantic Stage 2 (330 West 16 Street).Heartbroken over the sudden death of her sister Kate (Love), Abby (Dickinson) delves into the world of Kate's final novel to deal with her grief and somehow move on. As the lines blur between the fictional world and her own reality, Abby attempts to make sense of life and death in this funny and poignant play.Playwright Lucy Thurber returns to Atlantic following the critically acclaimed world premiere production of her play Scarcity. She recently worked with director Caitriona McLaughlin last season on the revival of her play Killlers and Other Family. Her other plays include Where We're Born, Ashville, Stay, Monstrosity and Dillingham City.Irish director Caitriona McLaughlin makes her Atlantic debut. She most recently staged David Duggan's the Blackbird Sings at Ireland's Playhouse Derry followed by the 2010 Irish Tour, and Lucy Thurber's Killers and other Family Off Broadway.BOTTOM OF THE WORLD will play Tuesday - Saturday at 7:30p and Saturday and Sunday at 2:30pm. There will be an added 7:00pm performance on Sunday, September 5.
All tickets are $45 and will be available beginning Monday, April 12, 2010 by calling Ticket Central at 212-279-4200 (ticketcentral.com) or in person at the ATLANTIC STAGE 2 box office located at 330 West 16th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues). Purchase an "All -In-One Membership" and see every main stage and Atlantic Stage 2 production for $195 (plus an $8 service charge). For general inquiries and/or group sales for both the main stage Linda Gross TheaterPhoto credit: Ari Mintz
Kristin Griffith, Peter Maloney and Aubrey Dollar
Aubrey Dollar, Brendan Griffin, K.K. Moggie and Brandon J. Dirden
K.K. Moggie and Crystal A. Dickinson
Caitriona McLaughlin and Lucy Thurber
Crystal A. Dickinson and Jessica Love
Jessica Love, Kristin Griffith, Peter Maloney, Crystal A. Dickinson, Brandon J. Dirden, Brendan Griffin, Caitriona McLaughlin, Lucy Thurber, Aubrey Dollar, K.K. Moggie
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