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Winnie Holzman's comedy will play the New Jersey venue beginning May 8.

Dakin Matthews and Caitlin Kinnunen

The McCarter Theatre Center has revealed casting for its upcoming world premiere production of Choice, penned by Wicked book writer Winnie Holzman. Previews begin May 8 at the New Jersey venue's Berlind Theatre, with an official opening set for May 18. Performances will continue through June 2.

The cast includes Ilana Levine (You’re A Good Man, Charlie BrownSeinfeld) as Zippy, Kate Mulligan (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) as Erica, Dakin Matthews (WaitressTo Kill a Mockingbird) as Clark, Jake Cannavale (Fish in the Dark) as Hunter, Tony nominee Caitlin Kinnunen (The Prom) as Zoe/Leah or Lena, and Barzin Akhavan (Network) as Mark/The Other Mark. Casting is by Karyn Casl of The Telsey Company. 

Sarah Rasmussen directs the production. The creative team also includes scenic designer Andrew Boyce, costume designer Raquel Adorno, lighting designer Masha Tsimring, sound designer André Pluess, dialect and vocal coach Liz Hayes, intimacy coordinator Alicia Rodis, dramaturg Julie Felise Dubiner, production stage manager Alison Cote, and assistant stage manager Matthew Luppino. 

“This is a dream team, all-star ensemble cast to bring Winnie’s wildly timely, funny and deeply heartfelt play to life,” Rasmussen said in a statement. “I’ve loved Winnie’s humanity and humor ever since I started watching her shows as a kid. It’s been one of the great honors of my career to develop this new version of Choice. It’s such a heartfelt, intergenerational, and wise look into the choices that make up a life—and one I can’t wait to share with audiences.”

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