Frederic Weller Replaces Patric in MCC's Dark, Dark House

Back Stage reports that Frederic Weller (Take Me Out, Seascape) has replaced film star Jason Patric in MCC's world premiere production of Neil LaBute's In a Dark Dark House.  Patric departs due to creative differences, according to MCC.

Weller joins the previously announced Ron Livingston (Office Space, "Sex and the City"). LaBute (Fat Pig, The Distance from Here, bash) is MCC Theater's Resident Playwright.  Performances of the play begin Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, NYC), with an official Opening Night set for Thursday, June 7th.  The production will be directed by Carolyn Cantor.

"On the grounds of a private psychiatric facility, two family members find themselves brought face to face with each other's involvement in their traumatic past.  In court-ordered rehab, Drew calls on his brother, Terry, to corroborate his story of abuse.  Drew's request releases barely-hidden animosities between the two; is he using these repressed memories to save himself while smearing the name of his brother's friend and mentor?  In Neil LaBute's powerful new play, these siblings must struggle to come to grips with their troubled legacy, both inside and outside their dark family home," according to press materials.

Scenic design is by Beowulf Boritt, costume design is by Jenny Mannis, lighting design is by Ben Stanton and music and sound design is by Rob Kaplowitz.

Individual tickets to In a Dark Dark House are priced at $70 and are now available through TicketCentral.com or by calling 212-279-4200.  As a bonus, new subscribers for MCC's recently announced 2007-8 season can purchase tickets to this eagerly anticipated play for only $33 (a savings of $37).  Visit www.mcctheater.org for more information.