Photo Coverage: Meet the Company of 'PICKED' at the Vineyard Theatre!

Mark Blum, Michael Stahl-David, Donna Hanover, Tom Lipinski and Liz Stauber comprise the cast of Christopher Shinn's play PICKED -- being given its world-premiere production by the Vineyard Theatre (108 E. 15 St.), with previews starting April 6 prior to its official opening night on April 20. Michael Wilson directs. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the meet and greet and brings you photo coverage below!

PICKED concerns a young actor, played by Michael Stahl-David (star of the hit film CLOVERFIELD), who prepares for his life to change when a legendary director casts him as the lead in a big-budget Hollywood movie. But he is not prepared for what comes next, and everything he knows about himself will be called into question as he discovers what it means to be "picked."

PICKED marks the return of Christopher Shinn to the Vineyard Theatre, which presented the U.S. premiere of his Obie Award-winning play WHERE DO WE LIVE in 2004.

Mark Blum previously appeared at the Vineyard in Paula Vogel's THE LONG CHRISTMAS RIDE HOME. His credits on Broadway include TWELVE ANGRY MEN, THE GRADUATE, THE BEST MAN and LOST IN YONKERS. Off-Broadway credits include AFTER THE REVOLUTION, THE WAVERLY GALERY, TABLE SETTINGS and GUS AND AL, for which he received an Obie Award. He's appeared in the films "I Don't Know How She Does It," "Desperately Seeking Susan" and "The Presidio." TV credits
include "The Good Wife" and "The West Wing."

Michael Stahl-David appeared in the Roundabout Theatre's production of THE OVERWHELMING, at Steppenwolf in ONE ARM and THEATER DISTRICT, as well as THE GOAT at Goodman Theatre in Chicago. He starred in the film "Cloverfield" and was featured in the television series "The Black Donnellys."

Donna Hanover appeared Off-Broadway in THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES and most recently in the musicAl HillBILLY WOMEN. Her numerous film credits include "The People vs. Larry Flynt" directed by Milos Forman, "Someone Like You," "Keeping the Faith," "Ransom" and "Just the Ticket." A journalist and author as well as an actress, Ms. Hanover is also the former First Lady of the City of
New York.

Tom Lipinski appeared at the Flea Theatre in A.R. Gurney's play A LIGHT LUNCH, was featured in the HBO TV movie "The Wonderful Maladys," and will be seen in the upcoming HBO series "MildrEd Pierce" with Kate Winslet and in the upcoming film "Certainty" directed by Peter Askin.

Liz Stauber was featured in the Vineyard Theatre's U.S. premiere of Christopher Shinn's WHERE DO WE LIVE. Her film credits include "All Good Things," "The Tollbooth," "The Village," "White Oleander," and "Three Kings."

PICKED has set design by Rachel Hauck; costume design by Mattie Ullrich; lighting design by Russell Champa; sound design is by Jill BC DuBoff.

Tickets to PICKED are $65. Scheduled through May 15, PICKED will perform Tuesdays at 7 p.m., Wednesdays through Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.

For more information about Vineyard Theatre, visit the www.vineyardtheatre.org or call 212 353 0303.

Photo Credit: Walter McBride / Retna Ltd.

Atmosphere at the Meet & Greet the cast & creatives for the Off-Broadway World Premiere of 'PICKED' at the Vineyard Theatre in New York City.

Mark Blum, Liz Stauber, Michael Stahl-David, Tom Lipinski, and Donna Hanover attending the Meet & Greet the cast & creatives for the Off-Broadway World Premiere of 'PICKED' at the Vineyard Theatre in New York City.

Mark Blum attending the Meet & Greet the cast & creatives for the Off-Broadway World Premiere of 'PICKED' at the Vineyard Theatre in New York City.

Donna Hanover attending the Meet & Greet the cast & creatives for the Off-Broadway World Premiere of 'PICKED' at the Vineyard Theatre in New York City.

Tom Lipinski attending the Meet & Greet the cast & creatives for the Off-Broadway World Premiere of 'PICKED' at the Vineyard Theatre in New York City.

Christopher Shinn attending the Meet & Greet the cast & creatives for the Off-Broadway World Premiere of 'PICKED' at the Vineyard Theatre in New York City.

Playwright Christopher Shinn attending the Meet & Greet the cast & creatives for the Off-Broadway World Premiere of 'PICKED' at the Vineyard Theatre in New York City.

Michael Stahl-David attending the Meet & Greet the cast & creatives for the Off-Broadway World Premiere of 'PICKED' at the Vineyard Theatre in New York City.

Liz Stauber attending the Meet & Greet the cast & creatives for the Off-Broadway World Premiere of 'PICKED' at the Vineyard Theatre in New York City.

Liz Stauber & Donna Hanover attending the Meet & Greet the cast & creatives for the Off-Broadway World Premiere of 'PICKED' at the Vineyard Theatre in New York City.

Playwright Christopher Shinn & Michael Stahl-David attending the Meet & Greet the cast & creatives for the Off-Broadway World Premiere of 'PICKED' at the Vineyard Theatre in New York City.

playwright Christopher Shinn & Michael Stahl-David attending the Meet & Greet the cast & creatives for the Off-Broadway World Premiere of 'PICKED' at the Vineyard Theatre in New York City.

Playwright Christopher Shinn & Michael Stahl-David attending the Meet & Greet the cast & creatives for the Off-Broadway World Premiere of 'PICKED' at the Vineyard Theatre in New York City.

Director Michael Wilson & Playwright Christopher Shinn attending the Meet & Greet the cast & creatives for the Off-Broadway World Premiere of 'PICKED' at the Vineyard Theatre in New York City.

Liz Stauber, Michael Stahl-David & Mark Blum attending the Meet & Greet the cast & creatives for the Off-Broadway World Premiere of 'PICKED' at the Vineyard Theatre in New York City.

Tom Lipinski, Michael Stahl-David & Mark Blum attending the Meet & Greet the cast & creatives for the Off-Broadway World Premiere of 'PICKED' at the Vineyard Theatre in New York City.

Playwright Christopher Shinn & Michael Stahl-David & Director Michael Wilson attending the Meet & Greet the cast & creatives for the Off-Broadway World Premiere of 'PICKED' at the Vineyard Theatre in New York City.

Playwright Christopher Shinn, Mark Blum, Liz Stauber, Michael Stahl-David, Tom Lipinski, and Donna Hanover attending the Meet & Greet the cast & creatives for the Off-Broadway World Premiere of 'PICKED' at the Vineyard Theatre in New York City.

Director Michael Wilson, Playwright Christopher Shinn, Mark Blum, Liz Stauber, Michael Stahl-David, Tom Lipinski, and Donna Hanover attending the Meet & Greet the cast & creatives for the Off-Broadway World Premiere of 'PICKED' at the Vineyard Theatre in New York City.

Atmosphere at the Meet & Greet the cast & creatives for the Off-Broadway World Premiere of 'PICKED' at the Vineyard Theatre in New York City.

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As a 14 year old youth, Walter was transfixed by his first Broadway Show, the original production of 'GREASE'. His Journey to celebrity photojournalism began that fateful night. Meeting, photographing and getting to know the cast inspired him to spend his professional life doing what he loved. Walter moved to Manhattan and for a leading role as a Photographer & Photo Researcher. Currently headlining in New Jersey with his partner Richard and family members Dali (Jack Russell) & Gala (Schnoodle). Recently he made his Broadway debut sharing the stage with Hugh Jackman in 'Hugh Jackman on Broadway' as well as receiving the Actors' Equity Association Gypsy Spirit Award. Walter McBride Photography is syndicated worldwide by Corbis/AP.

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