LCT3 announce two new works

LCT3, Lincoln Center Theater's programming initiative devoted to producing the work of new artists and developing new audiences, has announced two new productions which will open in 2013: Luck of the Irish, a new play by Kirsten Greenidge, to be directed by Rebecca Taichman and A Kid Like Jake by Daniel Pearle, to be directed by Evan Cabnet.

Luck of the Irish
Playwright: Kirsten Greenidge
Director: Rebecca Taichman
Previews: 28 Jan 2013
Opens: 11 Feb 2013
Closes: 10 Mar 2013

Luck of the Irish: When an upwardly mobile African-American couple wants to buy a home in an all-white neighborhood of 1950's Boston, they pay a struggling Irish family to 'ghost-buy' a house on their behalf. Fifty years later, the Irish family wants 'their' house back. Moving across two eras, Luck of the Irish, explores racial and social issues and the universal longing for home.

The production will feature sets by Mimi Lien, costumes by Oana Botez, lighting by Justin Townsend and sound by Matt Tierney. Casting will be announced at a later date.

Kirsten Greenidge (Playwright) is the author of 'Bossa Nova,' 'Milk Like Sugar,' 'Rust,' 'The Curious Walk of the Salamander,' 'Sans-Culottes in the Promised Land,' '103 Within the Veil' and 'The Gibson Girl.'

Rebecca Taichman's credits include: Off-Broadway: Sarah Ruhl's 'Orlando' (Classic Stage Company); Theresa Rebeck's 'The Scene,' starring Tony Shalhoub and Patricia Heaton (Second Stage); 'Menopausal Gentleman' (Obie Award).

A Kid Like Jake
Playwright: Daniel Pearle
Director: Rebecca Taichman
Previews: 2 Jun 2013
Opens: 17 Jun 2013
Closes: 14 Jul 2013

A Kid Like Jake: Alex and Greg want only the best for their precocious four year-old, Jake. When they apply to New York's elite private schools, part of what makes Jake special - his passion for Cinderella and dress-up - starts to cause concern. The story of a husband and wife trying to do right by their son, A Kid Like Jake explores the unexpected challenges of marriage and parenting in the high-octane, competitive world of Manhattan privilege.
The cast and design team will be announced at a later date.

Daniel Pearle (Playwright) is the author of 'Bel Canto' (semi-finalist, O'Neill Playwrights Conference, 2012), 'Tearin' Up My Heart' and 'Plunder' (2008 Loeb Drama Center's Phyllis Anderson Prize). His short play 'The Truth About Christmas' was a winner of the 2011 Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival and is published and licensed by Samuel French.

Evan Cabnet directed the LCT3 production of 'All-American.' He is currently directing the Broadway production of The Performers.' Other credits include 'Warrior Class' (McGinn-Cazale Theatre), 'Outside People' (Vineyard Theater), 'Dream of the Burning Boy' (Roundabout), 'Oliver Parker!,' 'The Mistakes Madeline Made' (Naked Angels), 'Oohrah!' (Atlantic Theater Company).