The Public Theatre's 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," films 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
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.
