Directed by Michael Berresse ([title of show]), the 7 PM industry presentation will be held at the Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street). Levi will be joined by Quincy Tyler Bernstine (Ruined, In the Next Room鈥�), Ben Shenkman (Angels in America, Fish in the Dark), Michael Cyril Creighton (Spotlight, Stage Kiss), and Graham Rowat (Sunset Boulevard, Lovemusik).
鈥淪tand-up comedian Frank Patton had nothing,鈥� according to press notes. 鈥淎fter seeing his modest career tank, he starts a podcast that becomes a cult hit and the standard bearer for all stand-ups. Lance Banks seemingly had everything鈥攁n iconic figure in stand-up who transitioned into a huge film career. But when the movies start tanking, Lance has only one option鈥攔eturn to the stage to reinvigorate his fan base. There is just one problem: Did Lance steal jokes to get where he is? If he wants to go back on tour and save his career, he鈥檒l need to address these allegations. And there鈥檚 only one place that he can do it: Frank Patton鈥檚 podcast.
An industry presentation of the play took place in June 2016 at the Broadway Comedy Club. That cast included Levi, fellow Tony nominee Will Swenson, Creighton, Rowat, and Sarah Steele.
The event is stage managed by Hillary Pfeffer and features lighting by Aaron Porter. Allison Bressi produces.
