It's a very tricky role, but it's one of the best in the canon of American theater. (Disclaimer: I am associated with the production but I'm not speaking, officially, for them).
I was lucky enough to be able to attend the auditions, and this cast is unbelievable. The talent that came into that room left me breathless. Some had me in tears, literally within seconds of saying barely a few words. How rich the feeling to be in a room with a great actor.
Then they told me why. Because of how rarely the play gets done in New York (cast of 24!), then veteran actors who truly love theater, who know its traditions, and are devoted to their craft want to be in a Kaufman & Hart play in New York. It's like doing Shakespeare.
We're very excited, but it's on a very limited contract, with extremely limited numbers of available seats. And that's not just a marketing ploy.
And hello. I've haven't been on the boards in some time.
Shack
(Steve Schalchlin)
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