The full casting of Atlantic Theater Company's Off-Broadway production "The Welkin" has recently been announced, joining headliners "The Sympathizer" actress Sandra Oh, "Into the Woods" actress Ann Harada, and "Orange Is The New Black" actress Dale Soules.
The production is slated to start performances on May 16 before its opening night on June 12, continuing only until June 30 in light of a limited engagement run.
Full Cast Members of 'The Welkin' Production
The upcoming stage play is penned by Tony-nominated playwright Lucy Kirkwood and directed by Obie winner Sarah Benson, who won the award during her stint as the director for the 2018 comedy play: "Fairview."
Joining the cast alongside Oh, Harada, and Soules are Hannah Cabell (The Father), Glenn Fitzgerald (The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window), Nadine Malouf (Grief Hotel), Susannah Perkins (The Wolves), and Simone Recasner (Ain't No Mo').
Previously announced cast members also include Tilly Botsford, Paige Gilbert (A Raisin In The Sun), Jennifer Nikki Kidwell (Underground Railroad Game), Mary McCann (Harper Regan), Emily Cass McDonnell (I'm Revolting), MacKenzie Mercer, Danny Wolohan (To Kill a Mockingbird), and Haley Wong (Mary Gets Hers).
The new show is set in rural England in 1759. As the whole nation is anticipating the return of Halley's comet, a young woman is sentenced to death.
While fearing for her life, she tries to escape her fate by the noose by claiming she is pregnant. This prompts the arrival of twelve ordinary women trying to figure out whether she is telling the truth or not.
"The Welkin" will also feature sets by dots, costumes by Kaye Voyce, lights by Stacey Derosier, sound by Palmer Hefferan, special effects by Jeremy Chernick, hair and wigs by Cookie Jordan, makeup by Gabrielle "Gabbie" Vincent, and movement by David Neumann.
In addition to this, the show will employ intimacy direction by Crista Marie Jackson, fight direction by Sean Griffin and Gerardo Rodrigeuz, props by Noah Mease, and casting by The Telsey Office's Karyn Casl. Martha Donaldson will serve as the production stage manager.
