Teller and Todd Robbins’ Play Dead to Begin Off-Broadway Run on October 21

Play Dead, a new play by Teller and Todd Robbins, will begin previews at Players Theatre on October 21 in anticipation of an official opening on November 10.

Teller will direct and Robbins will star in this thriller that explores themes of death, darkness, and deception through both storytelling and stage illusions.

The creative team will include scenic designer David Korins, lighting designer Thom Weaver, sound designer Leon Rothberg, and composer Gary Stockdale.

Teller is best known for his work as part of Penn & Teller, which has performed their work on Off-Broadway, on national tours and currently enjoy a full-time home at The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Their Showtime series Penn & Teller: Bullshit! has been nominated for 11 Emmy awards and is the recipient of the 2005 Writer’s Guild Award for Outstanding Comedy/Variety Series.

Robbins’ other plays include Dark Deceptions and The Charlatan’s Séance. In addition, he is the creator of Carnival Knowledge.

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