MTC Announces 'Receptionist' Cast & Premieres 'Four of Us'

Manhattan Theatre Club will premiere two new productions in their 2007-08 Off-Broadway season - The Receptionist by Adam Bock and The Four of Us by Itamar Moses - with newly-announced award-winning casts and directors.

The world premiere of The Receptionist by Adam Bock, directed by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe Mantello, will star Josh Charles (Dead Poets Society) as Mr. Dart; Robert Foxworth (Judgment at Nuremberg) as Mr. Raymond; and Kendra Kassebaum (Wicked) as Lorraine; joined by previously announced Tony Award-nominee Jayne Houdyshell (Well) as Beverly.  Featuring a scenic design by David Korins, costumes by Jane Greenwood, lighting by Brian MacDevitt and sound by Darron L. West.

The Receptionist begins previews at Stage I on Friday, October 12 with an opening night on Tuesday, October 30, 2007.

As described by press notes, "Beverly takes pride in her work as the receptionist at a busy Northeast office. Whether coaching her co-worker Lorraine through romantic troubles, fielding calls for their boss Mr. Raymond or carefully monitoring the flow of office supplies, Beverly keeps her domain shipshape. But when handsome Mr. Dart arrives unexpectedly from the central office, Beverly is charmed, Lorraine is smitten and Mr. Raymond is caught completely off guard."

The MTC 2007-08 closes with the New York premiere of The Four of Us by Itamar Moses, directed by Pam MacKinnon.

"When Benjamin's first novel vaults him into literary stardom, his friend David, a struggling playwright, is thrilled for his newfound success...or is he?" states press notes, "Should Benjamin help David by using his new connections? Can David even expect such favors from his friend?  And, most importantly, who should pay for lunch?  The Four of Us is a poignant new play about friendship and memory, the gap between our stories and our lives, and what happens when your dreams come true - for your best friend."

The Four of Us begins previews at Stage II on Thursday, March 6 with an opening night on Tuesday, March 25, 2008.

Manhattan Theatre Club is helmed by Lynne Meadow (artistic director), Barry Grove (executive producer) and Daniel Sullivan (acting artistic director 2007-08).  All performances are at the New York City Center (131 West 55th Street).

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Photo - Kendra Kassebaum