FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Company of Susan Stroman-Helmed DOT at the Vineyard Theatre

Marjorie Johnson - who played the title role in Colman Domingo's DOT during its premiere engagement at the Actors Theatre of Louisville's HUMANA FESTIVAL earlier this year - will return to the role when DOT has its NY debut at Vineyard Theatre (108 E. 15 St.). Directed by multiple Tony Award winner, Susan Stroman - returning to The Vineyard for the first time since she directed the theater's acclaimed world premiere of THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS - DOT begins previews February 4, 2016 prior to opening February 23.

Also announced for the cast of DOT is Finnerty Steeves, whose Broadway and Off-Broadway credits include BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, LOST IN YONKERS and ALMOST MAINE. Rounding out the cast of DOT are the previously announced Sharon Washington, Stephen Conrad Moore, Libya V. Pugh, Colin Hanlon and Michael Rosen.

DOT is the story of family matriarch Dotty, whose three adult children gather for the holidays with more than exchanging gifts on their minds. As Dotty struggles to navigate life with dementia, her children fight to balance care for their mother and care for themselves.

DOT is the newest play by actor/author Colman Domingo, whose play A BOY AND HIS SOUL about growing up amidst the funk and soul sounds of Philly in the 70's, was a hit at The Vineyard in 2009. Mr. Domingo is best-known as an actor on Broadway, Off-Broadway and in film with a string of memorable roles in PASSING STRANGE, THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, SELMA, THE BUTLER and LINCOLN.

Photo Credit: Walter McBride

Director Susan Stroman, Michael Rosen, Finnerty Steeves, Stephen Conrad Moore, Marjorie Johnson, Sharon Washington, Colin Hanlon, Libya V. Pugh and playwright/actor Coleman Domingo attend the first day of rehearsals for the cast and creatives of the Vineyard Theatre's production of 'Dot' at Snapple Center on January 4, 2016 in New York City.