Photo Flash: First Look at Kate Danson, Marissa Porter and More in THE DROWNING GIRLS

Strange Sun Theater - under the direction of co-Artistic Directors Jessica Bashline and Evan Mueller - will present as its inaugural production the US premiere of the multi-award winning play THE DROWNING GIRLS by Beth Graham, Daniela Vlaskalic & Charlie Tomlinson, with preview performances beginning March 15 prior to an official press opening of March 18 at Walkerspace (46 Walker Street) in Manhattan. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.

Making her stage debut is Kate Danson (daughter of Ted Danson and Casey Danson, step-daughter of Academy Award-winner Mary Steenburgen). Ms. Danson's film and television credits include: "The Dinner Party," Raising the Bar, "Kemper," "Tide Pool," "Cousins."

Directed by Jessica Bashline (Artistic Director, Strange Sun Theater) and joining Ms. Danson in the cast of THE DROWNING GIRLS are Marissa Porto and Nancy Rodriguez ("Cymbeline" on Broadway).

Production team for THE DROWNING GIRLS is Daryl Embry (set design), Travis Boatwright (costume design), Michelle Tobias (lighting design), with original music composed by Jeff McSpadden.

Scheduled March 15 through March 30 THE DROWNING GIRLS will have a playing schedule of Tuesdays through Sundays at 7:30pm, with added 3:00pm matinees on Saturdays March 23 and 30 (with the following exceptions - no performance on Tuesday, March 19, and an added 7:30pm performance on Monday, March 18) at Walkerspace (46 Walker Street). Tickets are $18 and can be purchased by calling 646-801-7143 or online at strangesuntheater.com/tickets.

Photo Credit: Peter James Zielinski

Kate Danson, Nancy Rodriguez and Marissa Porto

Marissa Porto, Nancy Rodriguez and Kate Danson

Kate Danson, Marissa Porto and Nancy Rodriguez

Nancy Rodriguez, Marissa Porto and Kate Danson

Kate Danson, Marissa Porto and Nancy Rodriguez

Kate Danson, Marissa Porto and Nancy Rodriguez

Marissa Porto, Nancy Rodriguez and Kate Danson

Marissa Porto, Nancy Rodriguez and Kate Danson

Kate Danson and Marissa Porto