MTC announces casting of The Ruins of Civilization

Manhattan Theatre Club has now announced casting of the world premiere of Penelope Skinner's thriller The Ruins of Civilization, directed by OBIE Award winner Leah C. Gardiner, which begins previews on 4 May 2016 at The Studio at Stage II at off-Broadway's New York City Center, before an official opening on 18 May and a limited engagement through to 5 June 2016.

The cast of The Ruins of Civilization (in alphabetical order) includes Orlagh Cassidy (Joy), Tim Daly (Silver), Rachael Holmes (Dolores) and Roxanna Hope (Maria).

Synopsis: "Sometime in the future, Dolores and Silver are living their married life within the constraints and norms of a new world order. In an act of what seems like pure generosity, Dolores secretly opens their home to a stranger in need; but will she come to regret it? Can her actions have an impact or is it just too late? A bold world premiere thriller, The Ruins of Civilization explores our need for free will and connection, even in a world on the brink of extinction."

The creative team behind The Ruins of Civilization has also been announced and features scenic design by Neil Patel, costume design by Jessica Pabst, lighting design by Philip S. Rosenberg, original music and sound design by John Gromada, and dialect coaching by Charlotte Fleck.

Playwright Penelope Skinner was last represented off-Broadway by the 2014 MCC Theater production of 'The Village Bike.'

- by Tom Millward