Neil LaBute to Direct Benefit Performances of Filthy Talk for Troubled Times

Neil LaBute will direct three performances of his all new ‘shorts’ series, Filthy Talk for Troubled Times: Scenes of Intolerance, as a benefit for MCC Theater, where he is Playwright-in-Residence. The performances will take place at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, on June 3, 4, and 5 at 7pm.

According to press notes, “Sex, sexism, bigotry and even “Frank f—-n’ Sinatra” are all given the one-two punch in this finely fused attack on the degraded rubble we sometimes call American culture.” Casting will be announced at a later date.

Proceeds will support MCC Theater’s Playwrights’ Coalition program, free PlayLab reading series and literary development activities.

As previously announced, another LaBute play The Break of Noon, directed by Jo Bonney, will open MCC’s 25th Anniversary Season this fall. The playwright’s other credits include reasons to be pretty, Fat Pig, and The Shape of Things.

For more information, visit www.mcctheater.org.