Photo Flash: First Look at Edward Gero and More in Arena Stage's THE ORIGINALIST

Four-time Helen Hayes Award winner and acclaimed D.C. actor Edward Gero stars as one of America's most brilliant and polarizing figures-Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia-in the world-premiere political drama The Originalist, by Charles MacArthur Award winner and Arena Stage resident playwright John Strand. The Originalist runs now through April 26, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

When a bright, liberal law school graduate embarks on a nerve-wracking clerkship with Justice Scalia, she discovers him to be both an infuriating sparring partner and unexpected mentor. How will their relationship affect one of the most incendiary cases ever to reach the nation's highest court? Artistic Director Molly Smith directs this daring new play, which offers a rare portrayal of a sitting Supreme Court justice, and for the first time the intimate Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle will be configured into a three-quarter thrust configuration.

Joining Gero, who returns to Arena Stage following his portrayal of legendary artist Mark Rothko in Red in 2012, are Kerry Warren (Broadway's The River) as Cat, the young clerk who becomes a sparring partner for Justice Scalia, and Harlan Work (Taffety Punk's Charm) as Brad, an eager Scalia devotee and Cat's opposite in every way.

For the first time, the Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle will be reconfigured into its alternatively-designed seating layout, featuring audience members seated on three sides of the stage. Guiding the transformation of the space, from Justice Scalia's private chambers, to a Virginia shooting range, to the U.S. Supreme Court, is set designer Misha Kachman, along with production designs by costume designer Joseph P. Salasovich, lighting designer Colin K. Bills and composer Eric Shimelonis.

Photo Credit: C. Stanley Photography