Erik King of 'Dexter' Joins Cast of Vineyard's 'Wig Out!'

Actor Erik King, best known for his portrayal of Sergeant James Doakes on Showtime's "Dexter," is set to join the cast of Tarell Alvin McCraney's new play WIG OUT! beginning previews September 10 prior to its official press opening September 30 at The Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street).

Set nearly twenty years after Madonna's "Vogue" topped music charts and "Paris Is Burning" filled movie theaters, WIG OUT! is a fierce and intoxicating new play which tells of two competing drag houses, and the loves, loyalties, and dreams within each that draw their members together and apart.

Erik King -- whose credits also include the blockbuster films National Treasure, Disney's Ice Princess and Desperate Measures, HBO's hit series Oz as Moses Deyell, and The District as Travis Hayward -- will co-star in WIG OUT! as Lucian, the founding father of the House of Light.

Joining him in the cast of WIG OUT! are, as previously announced: Jas Anderson, Daniel T. Booth (a.k.a. Sweetie), Joshua Cruz, Sean Patrick Doyle, McKenzie Frye, Nathan Lee Graham, Angela Grovey, Andre Holland, Rebecca Naomi Jones, and Clifton Oliver.

Mr. King replaces Michael Kenneth Williams, who has left the production due to personal reasons.

WIG OUT! is directed by Tina Landau, who directed The Vineyard Theatre's acclaimed productions of Mary Rose and DREAM TRUE, and most recently Tracy Letts' SUPERIOR DONUTS at Steppenwolf.

The new play has scenic design by James Schuette; costume design by Toni-Leslie James; lighting design by Peter Kaczorowski; sound design by Robert Kaplowitz; and hair, wig and make-up design by Wendy Parson.

There will be modified seating for the Vineyard's production of WIG OUT!. The stage will be reconfigured to create the world of the show, including a runway that stretches into the audience and on-stage seating.

Performances of WIG OUT! are set to run from September 10 through October 19. Performance schedule is Tuesday at 7pm, Wednesday through Saturday at 8pm, and Saturday and Sunday at 3pm. Tickets are $20-$55. For more about WIG OUT! and The Vineyard Theatre, call 212-353-0303 or visit www.vineyardtheatre.org