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Cast Set for Mark Roberts’ Rantoul and Die

Rich Hutchman
Rich Hutchman

Casting has been announced for the world premiere of Mark Roberts’ Rantoul and Die, A Romantic Comedy Wrapped in Razor Wire, to play The Lillian Theater, May 14-July 4, with an opening date set for May 16. Two-time Tony nominee Erin Quigley will direct.

The play concerns a couple whose marriage has reached its end, although the husband isn’t ready to pack it in yet. The cast will include Paul Dillon as Gary, Cynthia Ettinger as Debbie, Rich Hutchman as Rallis, and Lisa Rothschiller as Callie.

Roberts is best known as Executive Producer for CBS’ Two and Half Men, and is also the author of the plays Couples Counseling Killed Katie, Welcome To Tolono, Whitey, Where The Great Ones Run, and Parasite Drag.

Quigley received her Tony nominations for the costume designs of The Song of Jacob Zulu and The Grapes of Wrath. Her directing credits include the drag musical Miss Desmond Behind Bars in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

For more information, visit www.RantoulAndDie.com.