By Andrew Gans
19 Oct 2009

Kristen Johnston

Six writers, six directors and 27 actors have combined their talents to create an evening of theatre in only 24 hours. The result, The 24 Hour Plays, will be presented Oct. 19 at 7 PM at Atlantic Theater Company at the Linda Gross Theater in Manhattan.

Among those who have lent their talents to the Atlantic Theater Company benefit are writers David Mamet, Ethan Coen, Jez Butterworth and Lucy Thurber; directors Neil Pepe, Henry Wishcamper and Jackson Gay; and actors Mary Steenburgen, Ted Danson, Jessica Alba, Jonathon Cake, Jason Ritter, Rebecca Pidgeon, Kristen Johnston, Siobhan Fallon, Liev Schreiber, Naomi Watts, Rose Byrne and Dylan Baker.

Proceeds will benefit a Scholarship Fund for students of The Atlantic Acting School.

Atlantic Theater Company at the Linda Gross Theater is located at 336 West 20th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues. For tickets, which begin at $150, or more information call (646) 701-7370 or email schoolgala@atlantictheater.org.