Manuscript Opens April 4 at Studio Theatre on Theatre Row

Manuscript, a dark comedy by Paul Grellong, will be presented for a limited engagement April 4 through April 20 at the Studio Theatre on Theatre Row (410 West 42nd  Street).  Directed by Alex Lippard, the cast of Manuscript features Greg Cayea, Duane Langley and Lisa Peart.

Manuscript had its world premiere off-Broadway during the Summer 2005 at the Daryl Roth Theatre. That production was produced by Daryl Roth and Scott Rudin, directed by Bob Balaban, and starred Pablo Schreiber, Jeffrey Carlson and Marin Ireland.

Manuscript centers on three ambitious college freshmen whose discovery of an unpublished manuscript drives them into a series of hilarious and startlingly cruel consequences.  Little is what it seems, and no one can be trusted as they lose control on their manipulative quest for fame and revenge. 

Playwright Paul Grellong is a writer for the hit NBC series "Law & Order: Special Victim's Unit."  His plays "Warfare" and "Power of Sail" were presented at Brown/Trinity Playwrights Rep and he wrote the music, lyrics and book for "Hot Star, Nebraska" at the SpeakEasy Stage Company in Boston.  His one-act "The New Fire" premiered at the Echo Theatre Company in Los Angeles and his other one-act plays have been staged in New England by NewGate Theatre and the Echolalia Theatre Festival.

Director Alex Lippard was represented Off-Broadway this season with "The Last Word..." starring Daniel J. Travanti.  He also directed "Sake with the Hailku Geisha" at the Perry Street Theatre, "Cupid and Psyche" at Altered Stages, "The Gold Standard" at Irish Arts Center, and several shows for Friendly Fire, of which he is the Artistic Director.

Greg Cayea was most recently in Stephen Belber's "Tape" on Theatre Row.  Other New York credits include "Obsession," "You Are Here," Freda Gleason's Adventures," and "Caravan."  He appeared in the film "Ho's and Mo's" and in improv skits with MTVU.

Duane Langley has appeared in numerous films including "A Million Miles," "Back to One," "Meeting Nightshade," and "Regret."  His recent stage credits include "USA Baby" and "After Twenty Years" at the Producer's Club, as well as "Tape," "You Are Here" and "Witness for the Prosecution."

Lisa Peart's New York stage credits include "Crimes of the Heart," "Take the Ring and Run," and "Shadows Behind the Footlights" and she appeared in the films "The Sand Castle" and "Dead Roses."

Manuscript is being presented by You Are Here Productions.  Scenic design is by Michael V. Moore, with costumes by Erin Elizabeth Murphy and lighting by Graham Kindred.

The playing schedule will be Monday at 8 p.m. and Wednesday through Sunday at 8 p.m., with matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 2 p.m.  Tickets are $25 and are available through TicketCentral.com 212-279-4200.