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Marco Greco, Jack Gwaltney, Alysia Reiner, et al. Set for Wendy Beckett’s Modotti

Alysia Reiner
Alysia Reiner

Complete casting has been announced for Wendy Beckett’s Modotti, to run June 8 – July 3 at the Acorn Theatre on Theatre Row. Playwright Beckett will direct the production.

The play is based on the life of photographer, silent film actress, activist and communist subversive Tina Modotti. The company will feature Alysia Reiner in the title role, along with Marco Greco (Diego Rivera), Jack Gwaltney (Edward Weston), Stacey Linnartz (Young Woman/Patron/Susan), Andy Paris (Robo/Mella), Dee Pelletier (Ella Wolfe), Josh Tyson (Musician), and Mark Zeisler (Vidali).

The creative team includes John McDermott (scenic design), Theresa Squire (costume design), Lauren Phillips (lighting design), Ray Thomas (sound design), and Brett Heath (projection design).

For further information, visit: www.modottitheplay.com.