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Stockard Channing, Hugh Dancy, and Cast of Apologia Meet the Press

Alexi Kaye Campbell’s play is directed by Daniel Aukin.

Off-Broadway

Stockard Channing, Hugh Dancy, and the cast of Alexi Kaye Campbell's Apologia met the press at their rehearsal studio on September 5. Directed by Daniel Aukin, the Roundabout Theatre Company production will begin performances September 27 ahead of an October 16 opening at the Laura Pels Theatre.

Stockard Channing and Hugh Dancy star in Apologia.
Stockard Channing and Hugh Dancy star in Apologia.
(© David Gordon)

Channing takes on the role of Kristin, which she played during the drama's 2017 West End production last summer. Dancy plays Peter, with Megalyn Echikunwoke as Claire, Talene Monahon as Trudi, and John Tillinger as Hugh.

The Apologia family: John Tillinger, Talene Monahon, Stockard Channing, playwright Alexi Kaye Campbell, Hugh Dancy, Megalyn Echikunwoke, and director Daniel Aukin.
The Apologia family: John Tillinger, Talene Monahon, Stockard Channing, playwright Alexi Kaye Campbell, Hugh Dancy, Megalyn Echikunwoke, and director Daniel Aukin.
(© David Gordon)

Apologia is described as follows: "You do not mess with Kristin Miller (Channing). In the 1960s, she was a radical activist and political protester. Now a celebrated art historian, the publication of her memoir threatens to split her family apart. But Kristin has never been one to shy away from a fight. Apologia is a passionate, human, and humorous clash of generations and beliefs — a lively look at yesterday's rebels living in today's reality."

Apologia is directed by Daniel Aukin and written by Alexi Kaye Campbell.
Apologia is directed by Daniel Aukin and written by Alexi Kaye Campbell.
(© David Gordon)

The creative team includes Dane Laffrey (scenic design), Anita Yavich (costume design), Bradley King (lighting design), Ryan Rumery (original compositions and sound design), and Ben Furey (dialect coach).