David Auburn To Direct SIDE EFFECTS At MCC Theater

MCC Theater (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, Artistic Directors; William Cantler, Associate Artistic Director; Blake West, Executive Director) today announced that David Auburn (author of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Broadway smash Proof) will direct the third and final production of the company's 25th Anniversary Season, Side Effects by Michael Weller. This world premiere production begins performances at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, NYC) on May 12, 2011 and continues through June 26, 2011. An official opening night is set for Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Casting and other news will be forthcoming.

"We are thrilled to have David directing this play for MCC," commented Artistic Director Bernard Telsey. "He has a wonderful insight into storytelling and the essential nuances of character, as you see in his own plays. His recent directing projects have been truly exciting and we've been eager to work with David for some time. This is going to be a great collaboration between playwright and director."

MCC Theater's acclaimed 2008 hit Fifty Words (which starred Norbert Leo Butz and Elizabeth Marvel) culminated in one desperate phone call. Side Effects is the story of what happened on the other end of the line. This harrowing and unique journey is expertly plotted by playwright Michael Weller, noted for Loose Ends and Moonchildren, a seminal work for the American stage. Hugh and Lindy's marriage seems picture-perfect, a beacon in their microcosmic Midwestern world of dinner parties and fundraisers. Behind closed doors they're falling apart - doors they can barely keep shut. Lindy's grappling with bipolar swings, their teenage sons are acting out, and Hugh's rising political star is suddenly imperiled.

MCC's season is in full swing as previews continue for the world premiere of Neil LaBute's The Break of Noon. The production features actors Tracee Chimo, David Duchovny, John Earl Jelks and Amanda Peet under the direction of Jo Bonney, The Break of Noon is a co-production with the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles (Gil Cates, Producing Director; Randall Arney, Artistic Director; Ken Novice, Managing Director). An official opening night is set for Monday, November 22, 2010.

For more information on MCC Theater, visit www.mcctheater.org.

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