Knives And Other Sharp Objects: Public Theater announces full cast

The Public Theater and LAByrinth Theater Company have announced the complete cast and creative team for Knives And Other Sharp Objects, the third play of the 2008-2009 Public LAB season.

Written by Ra�l Castillo and directed by Felix Solis, Knives And Other Sharp Objects opens at the Public 's Shiva Theater on 12 Apr 2009, following previews from 27 Mar and running through to 19 Apr 2009.

The cast for Knives And Other Sharp Objects features David Anzuelo, Candy Buckley, Paul Calderon, Noemi Del Rio, Michael Ray Escamilla, Ana Nogueira, Amanda Perez, Joselin Reyes, Angelo Rosso and Ed Vassallo.

In Knives And Other Sharp Objects, cultures collide in Texas when two Latina sisters are shipped off to live with their more well-heeled family. A poignant story of family, coming of age, and the meaning of home.

South Texan playwright Ra�l Castillo is a member of The Public�s inaugural Emerging Writers Group and LAByrinth Theater Company.

�Ra�l is a fiercely talented young writer,� said Associate Artistic Director Mandy Hackett. �This play is sharp and well-observed and we are proud to produce such an exciting new voice in Public LAB.�

Knives And Other Sharp Objects will feature scenic design by Peter Ksander, costume design by Ilona Somogyi, lighting design by Sarah Sidman and sound design by Bray Poor.