The Public Theater has announced that the world premiere of Satellites, written by Diana Son and directed by Michael Greif, will begin previews on Tuesday, May 30 in the Martinson Theater. The show, featuring Sandra Oh and more, will open on Sunday, June 18th.
"New parents Nina (Oh) and Miles (Kevin Carroll), an interracial couple, move into a transforming neighborhood in Brooklyn. They have a new house, a new baby, and only one of them has a job. Old friends and new strangers come into their lives, testing their instincts on who to trust and why. Hilarious and heart-rending complications ensue around questions of parenting, racial identity, community and the way we live now in this exciting new play by the author of
Stop Kiss," according to production notes.
Satellites was commissioned by The Public Theater. In 2004, it was presented in New Work Now!, The Public's nationally recognized annual series that showcases new work from emerging and established artists. The world premiere is part of The Public's 50th Anniversary season.
Satellites will feature Oh (Emmy Award-winner for "Grey's Anatomy," filmd such as
Sideways, Theatre World Award-winner for
Stop Kiss), Carroll (
Take Me Out, Angels in America), Johanna Day (Tony Award-nominee for
Proof), Ron Cephas Jones (
Gem of the Ocean), Satya Lee, and
Clarke Thorell (
Hairspray, Titanic).
Satellites has scenic design by Mark Wendland, costume design by Miranda Hoffman, lighting design by Kenneth Posner, sound design by Walter Trarbach and Tony Smolenski IV, and original music by Michael Friedman.
Tickets go on sale May 12th, and are available by visiting the Public's box office at 425 Lafayett St., online or by calling Telechage at 212-239-6200. Visit
www.publictheater.org for more information.
