Bock & Houdyshell of 'Receptionist' on NY1 'On Stage'

The Receptionist playwright Adam Bock and actress Jayne Houdyshell, who plays the title role, will be featured guests on this weekend's edition of NY1's "On Stage."

Bock & Houdyshell sat down with NY1 correspondent Patrick Pacheco to talk about the critically acclaimed world premiere production of The Receptionist which is currently playing at MTC at New York City Center – Stage I (131 West 55th Street).

"On Stage" airs Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30-10AM, and again from 7:30-8PM. It also airs Mondays from 9:30-10PM, and that same night from 12:30-1AM.

Directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello (Blackbird, Take Me Out), the cast features: Josh Charles ("Sports Night"), Robert Foxworth (Twelve Angry Men), Jayne Houdyshell (Well), and Kendra Kassebaum (Wicked).

"At the start of a typical day in the Northeast Office, Beverly deals effortlessly with ringing phones and her colleague's romantic troubles.  But the appearance of a charming rep from the Central Office disrupts the friendly routine.  And as the true nature of the company's business becomes apparent, The Receptionist raises disquieting, provocative questions about the consequences of complicity with evil," explain press note.

The creative team for The Receptionist includes: David Korins (scenic design), Jane Greenwood (costume design), Brian MacDevitt (lighting design), Darron L West (sound design), and David Caparelliotis (casting).

Productions at Manhattan Theatre Club are not affected by the Local One strike and will play all scheduled performances.  Performance Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday at 8PM; Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 2PM.

Tickets: Single tickets for all Manhattan Theatre Club productions at New York City Center are available by calling CityTix at (212) 581-1212. Tickets are $75.00. Group and student rates are also available. For group ticket information, call (212) 399-3000 x 4132. Student tickets are $25 and will be on sale for all performances based on availability on the day of the performance, up to one hour before showtime. Call (212) 581-1212 for further information. MTC at New York City Center is accessible to people with disabilities and is equipped with a hearing augmentation system. Visit www.ManhattanTheatreClub.com for more information.

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