Our House at Playwrights Horizons

Playwrights Horizons concludes its 2008/2009 Season with the New York premiere of Our House, a new play by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck.

Directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening), the production will open at Playwrights Horizons' Mainstage Theater on 9 Jun 2009, following previews from 15 May and run through to 21 Jun 2009.

The cast will feature Morena Baccarin, Katie Kreisler, Stephen Kunken, Mandy Siegfried, Jeremy Strong, Haynes Thigpen and Christopher Evan Welch.

Our House: Are news and entertainment interchangeable? A cocksure TV bigshot (Christopher Evan Welch) faced with dwindling ratings installs America's favorite news anchor (Morena Baccarin) as host of a popular reality show. Meanwhile, in Middle America, a houseful of roommates bickers over high-stakes real-world conflicts: Merv (Jeremy Strong) doesn�'t clean the bathroom. Someone ate Alice's (Katie Kreisler) yogurt. And the rent is long past due. When reality collides with reality TV, we find ourselves front and center in a drama that holds the nation riveted.

The production will feature scenic design by Derek McLane, costume design by Susan Hilferty, lighting design by Kenneth Posner and sound design by Darron L West.

Theresa Rebeck's (Playwright) plays previously seen at Playwrights Horizons are 'The Butterfly Collection' in 2000 and 'Bad Dates' in 2003. Her play 'Mauritius' was presented on Broadway in 2007 at the Biltmore Theatre in a Manhattan Theatre Club Production. She was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2003 for her work 'Omnium Gatherum' co-written with Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros.p> Michael Mayer (Director) returns to Playwrights Horizons where he previously directed 'Baby Anger' (1997), 'The Credeaux Canvas' (2001) and productions as part of four Young Playwrights Festival (1990-1993). He won a Tony award for the Broadway musical 'Spring Awakening,' and was nominated for Tony Awards for: 'Thoroughly Modern Millie' (2002); 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown' (1999) and A View From the Bridge (1997 revival).

Morena Baccarin (Jennifer) is known to Science Fiction fans as 'Adria' from the television series 'Stargate SG-1' (SciFi Channel), as well as the series' concluding film 'Stargate: Ark of Truth.' Other TV series work includes 'Nurse Jessica' on 'Heartland' (TNT), 'Maya' on 'The O.C.' (FOX) and 'Inarra' on �'Firefly' (FOX). She last appeared off-Broadway in 'The Seagull' (2001) at the Delacorte Theatre.

Katie Kreisler (Alice) previously appeared at Playwrights Horizons in 'Psych.' Stephen Kunken (Stu) last appeared at Playwrights Horizons in 'Fabulation.' Broadway creditd are: 'Rock 'n' Roll' (2007), 'Frost/Nixon' (2007), 'Festen' (2006) and 'Proof' (2000). He last appeared off-Broadway in 'A Very Common Procedure' Mandy Siegfried (Grigsby) previously appeared at Playwrights Horizons in 'Refuge.' She has appeared on Broadway as a replacement for the role of 'Poppy' in 'Noises Off' (2001 revival). Her Off-Broadway credits include 'Frame 312' (Atlantic), 'The Mineola Twins' (Roundabout), 'Stupid Kids' and 'Anne Frank and Me.'

Jeremy Strong (Merv) last appeared at Playwrights Horizons in 'Frank's Home.' BHe made his Broadway debut last year as 'Richard Rich' in the Roundabout's revival of 'A Man For All Seasons.' Je last appeared off-Broadway when he starred as 'Baruch de Spinoza' in 'New Jerusalem' for which he was nominated for a 2008 Lucille Lortel Award.

Haynes Thigpen (Vince) his making hs debut inhis naking is first appearance at Playwright Horizons. Off-Broadway he has previously understudied the role of 'Tudyk/Orth' in the Roundabout's production of 'Misalliance.'

Christopher Evan Welch (Wes) previously appeared at Playwrights Horizons in 'The Pain and the Itch.' He won an Obie Award for his performance as 'Mitch' in the NYTW production of 'A Streetcar Named Desire.' His Broadway credits are 'Festen' (2006), 'The Crucible' (2002 revival) and 'London Assurance' (1997 revival). He last appeared off-Broadway in the public's 'Romeo and Juliet' at the Delacorte Theatre.