Emily Olson Joins The Cast Of THE REALM At The Wild Project, Begins 4/3

Down Payment Productions (Jessica Fisch, Artistic Director; BrIan Smith, Executive Producer) will present the New York City premiere of THE REALM, a play by Sarah Myers (Rude Mechs), directed by Jessica Fisch. The production, originally scheduled for an April 2 opening, will now begin performances on Saturday, April 3. The limited showcase will run through Sunday, April 18 at The Wild Project (195 East 3rd Street between Avenues A & B).

Emily Olson (LA premiere of Parade, Sony Regional Tour of You're A Good Man Charlie Brown) will join the cast which includes, Amy Bodnar (Oklahoma, Ragtime on Broadway), Aaron Simon Gross (2009 Outer Critics Circle Nomination, "Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical" for 13, A New Musical on Broadway), Timur Kocak (LA Streets at MCC), Jessica Pohly (The Great Recession at The Flea), and Amy Temple.

The creative team will include Scenic Design by Amanda Stephens, Costume Design by Nicole V. Moody, Lighting Design by Paul Toben, and Sound Design by Daniel Kluger & Charles Coes. Dax Valdes will serve as Movement Consultant for the production and Casting was by Megan Larche, CSA.

In the underground world of THE REALM, resources are scarce and everything is rationed - not merely food or water, but the very words we use to ask for it. To preserve their powers of self-expression and escape from this oppressive place, two rebellious teens must band together and struggle toward the surface in search of a world they can't be sure even exists.

The production, presented by Down Payment Productions will play at The Wild Project (195 East 3rd Street between Avenues A & B) April 3-18, Wednesday through Saturday at 8pm and Saturday & Sunday at 3pm with an additional performance on Tuesday, April 13 at 8pm. Tickets ($18) are available online at www.therealmplay.com. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door, one hour before curtain time.