Keith Levy — a.k.a. Sherry Vine — will play the title character in Erik Jackson's play, which will be put on by the company Theatre Couture and will feature visual effects by the Obie Award winner Basil Twist (Symphonie Fantastique ). Carrie will be directed by the Theatre Couture's resident director Josh Rosenzweig. Other performers include Kate Goehring, Keri Meoni, Kathy Searle, Rafi Silver, Matt Wilkas, Marnye Young, David Ilku and Danielle Skraastad.
Set design is by Tobin Ost, costumes are by David Moyer and lighting is by Paul Hackenmueller. Original music and sound design is created by Robert Kaplowitz.
Jackson has served as an editor for Show People and Time Out New York magazines, and has written two other plays that have played P.S. 122 — Charlie! and Doll — plus Tell-Tale, which played the Cherry Lane Theatre. He co-wrote the book for Breaking Up Is Hard to Do, a musical featuring the songs of Neil Sedaka.
Tickets, priced $18, are available by calling (212) 352-3101. P.S. 122 is located at 150 First Avenue at Ninth Street.