Setlock Replaces Shaud in Cast of Off-Broadway's Roulette
By Robert Simonson
09 Feb 2004
Mark Setlock has joined the cast of Roulette, a new play by screenwriter Paul Weitz that was presented in August 2003 at Vassar College's Powerhouse Theatre and is being produced Off-Broadway by Ensemble Studio Theatre. He replaces Grant Shaud.
Roulette was forced to cancel its Feb. 5-8 shows when an unnamed member of the cast—presumedly Shaud—fell sick. The opening night has been shifted from Feb. 15 to Feb. 18.
Setlock is best known for his hailed solo turn in Fully Committed.
Still in the cast are Anna Paquin, "Saturday Night Live" alum Ana Gasteyer, Proof's Larry Bryggman, Shawn Hatosy and Scotland Road's Leslie Lyles for the Off-Broadway run.
Roulette began performances at the John Houseman Theatre Jan. 30. Roulette marks EST's first commercial venture. The venerable Off-Broadway nonprofit is famed for its annual one act marathon and for its ensemble, deep with seasoned New York actors and playwrights.
Roulette concerns a suburban father who thinks a good way to stir up his life is with a good round of Russian roulette. Needless to say, there is some fallout. Paquin, who received an Academy Award for her performance in "The Piano," told the New York Times, "I laughed hysterically [when I read the script]. But I laughed at parts in which I wasn't sure I should be laughing."
The playwright added, "It's a very dark comedy set in the suburbs . . . A cross between A. R. Gurney and Joe Orton."
The John Houseman Theatre is located at 450 West 42nd Street. Tickets are available by visiting Telecharge.com.
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