Casting Update Announced For The Contemporary American Theater Festival's A LATE MORNING (IN AMERICA) WITH RONALD REAGAN

The Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University will produce the world premiere of Michael Weller's A Late Morning (in America) with Ronald Reagan as part of its 2018 season. This play is a result of a collaboration between Weller, director Sam Weisman, and actor Tim Matheson. Initially, Matheson was to originate the role of Ronald Reagan. However, due to an unexpected scheduling conflict, Matheson is no longer able to be a part of the project and the role will be recast.

CATF will share an update on final casting when it becomes available.

The Contemporary American Theater Festival, founded in 1991 by Ed Herendeen, on the campus of Shepherd University, is dedicated to producing and developing new American theater. The Festival has produced 121 new plays including 47 world premieres and ten commissions. The 2018 Festival line up is: The Cake by Bekah Brunstetter and the world premieres of Berta, Berta by Angelica Chéri; Memoirs of a Forgotten Man by D.W. Gregory; Thirst by C.A. Johnson; A Late Morning (in America) with Ronald Reagan by Michael Weller; and The House on the Hill by Amy E. Witting.

For more information about the Contemporary American Theater Festival, visit CATF online at catf.org or call 800-999-CATF (2283).