Cast Announced For ROTTERDAM Part Of Block Party 2019 At The Douglas

Casting is set for Skylight Theatre Company's production of "Rotterdam," which Center Theatre Group is remounting at the Kirk Douglas Theatre as part of the third annual Block Party: Celebrating Los Angeles Theatre. Written by Jon Brittain and directed by Michael A. Shepperd, "Rotterdam" will begin previews March 28, open March 30 and continue through April 7.

The cast includes Ryan Brophy, Audrey Cain, Ashley Romans and Miranda Wynne.

The design team includes scenic and lighting design by Jeff McLaughlin, costume design by Naila Aladdin Sanders and sound design by Christopher Moscatiello. The production stage manager is Garrett Crouch.

"Rotterdam" begins in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on New Year's Eve when Alice finds the courage to come out to her parents. Alice's decision inspires her girlfriend Fiona to make an announcement of her own. Before Alice hits send on her email, Fiona reveals that she has always identified as a man and now wants to live as one, sending their relationship into a tailspin.

Block Party 2019 will also remount Theatre of NOTE's production of "For The Love Of (or, the roller derby play)" from March 7 through 17 and Antaeus Theatre Company's production of "Native Son" from April 18 through 28. The three visiting companies will receive the full support of Center Theatre Group and its staff in order to fund, stage and market each production.