Cast Announced For Jesse Eisenberg's THE REVISIONIST At Playhouse On Park

The cast for The Revisionist at Playhouse on Park has been announced! The Off-Broadway hit play by Jesse Eisenberg, star of The Social Network and frequent contributor to The New Yorker, sees its New England Premiere at the Playhouse from April 11-29.

In this comedic drama, a young science fiction writer named David journeys to Poland to stay with his 75-year-old second cousin, Maria, a widowed Holocaust survivor. While David is searching for a quiet space to unblock his creative energy so he can revise his novel, the lonely Maria is thrilled for the chance to connect. As their bond grows, David learns a profound secret about Maria's past that challenges their relationship and teaches them both about the meaning of being a family.

Starring in this production are: Carl Howell (1st National Tour: Prentiss PETER AND THE STARCATCHER; Repertory Theatre of St. Louis: Laertes HAMLET, Syracuse Stage: Clifford DEATHTRAP; Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival: Romeo ROMEO AND JULIET) as David, Cecelia Riddett (Mint Theatre (NYC): Miss Smithers DIANA OF DOBSONS, Morningside Players (NYC) Kate ALL MY SONS; Pittsburgh Public Theatre: Momo THE HUMANS; Public Theatre Maine: Abby RIPCORD) as Maria, and Sebastian Buczyk (He attended the New School for Film and Television and studied Meisner Technique at Ward Studio and improv at UCB. His theater performances include TWO FOR THE SEESAW, and LEGEND OF SARAH) as Zenon.

Previews for The Revisionist are on April 11 and 12 with all tickets priced at $17.50. Opening night is April 13 at 8pm with a complimentary wine and cheese reception beginning at 7pm. Each Sunday matinee includes a talkback with the cast and director. A special Tuesday matinee has been planned for April 24 at 2pm, with all tickets priced at only $22.50!

Tickets for The Revisionist are $30-$40. Student, Senior, and Let's Go Arts discounts are available. For tickets, or more information, please call our box office at 860-523-5900 x10 or visit www.playhouseonpark.org. Playhouse on Park is located at 244 Park Road, West Hartford, CT 06119.

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