The Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast for world premiere of David Edgar's Here in America.

The play opens on 23 September, with previews from 14 September and runs until 19 October. 

James Dacre directs Michael Aloni as Art (Arthur Miller), Jasmine Blackborow as Miss Bauer (Marilyn Monroe), Faye Castelow as Day (Molly Kazan) and Shaun Evans as Gadg (Elia Kazan) in this new drama exploring a confrontation between two titans of stage and screen, Elia Kazan and Arthur Miller.

Also announced are the creative team joining Dacre – design is by Simon Kenny, with lighting design by Charles Balfour, sound design by Bella Kear, compositions by Valgeir Sigurðsson, voice and accent coaching by Aundrea Fudge, costume supervision by Laura Rushton and casting by Matilda James CDG.

Tom Littler, Artistic Director of Orange Tree Theatre said: "David Edgar's remarkable new play tells a fascinating story about collaboration and betrayal in a fevered moment of American history.

"It asks tough and pertinent questions about the intersection of friendship and politics.

"We are delighted to welcome this incredible cast and team to the Orange Tree bringing these iconic and ever-fascinating historical figures to life; we can't wait to see the brilliant Michael Aloni make his UK theatrical debut, to welcome back Faye Castelow, and to see Jasmine Blackborow and Shaun Evans appearing at the OT for the first time."

About

On a rainswept afternoon in 1952, Hollywood and Broadway's leading director, Elia Kazan met his closest collaborator, the playwright Arthur Miller.

As the anti-communist crusade of McCarthyism blacklisted hundreds of their colleagues, Kazan and Miller faced a stark choice. Should they betray their friends, or risk never working again? 

David Edgar's illustrious career includes multi award-winning plays for the RSC and National Theatre.

His compelling new drama imagines a confrontation between two giants of stage and screen, both passionately involved with an actress about to become the most famous movie star in the world.

To find out more about Here in America and Orange Tree Theatre, click here.

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