The Call announces complete cast

Playwrights Horizons have announced casting for their World Premiere co-production of The Call, a new play by Tanya Barfield, opening at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater on 14 Apr 2013, following previews from 22 Mar 2013, and running through to 19 May 2013.

Directed by two-time Obie Award winner Leigh Silverman ('Go Back to Where You Are' and'In the Wake'), the production will feature Kelly AuCoin ('Julius Caesar'), Tony Award nominee Kerry Butler (Xanadu), Obie Award winner Eisa Davis ('Passing Strange'), Crystal A. Dickinson ('Clybourne Park') and Obie Award winner Russell G. Jones ('Ruined, Traffic').

The Call When Annie (Butler) and Peter (AuCoin) decide to adopt, they come to set their sights on a child from Africa. But when the reality of this choice sinks in, it opens a well of uncertainty that speaks to their very identity as White Americans.

The production features scenic design by Rachel Hauck, costume design by Emily Rebholtz, lighting design by Matt Frey and sound design by Jill BC DuBoff.

The premiere reunites playwright Tanya Barfield and director Leigh Silverman, who previously collaborated on the Playwrights Horizons production of Barfield's 'Blue Door' in 2006.