Penelope Skinner's The Ruins of Civilization Will Make World Premiere at Manhattan Theatre Club Off-Broadway

Penelope Skinner continues to be a playwright to watch. Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall has been tapped for her latest project Linda in London, while in New York, Skinner's The Ruins of Civilization is set to receive its world premiere in spring 2016. Directed by Leah C. Gardiner, the thriller will be presented as part of Manhattan Theatre Club's The Studio at Stage II—Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center—Stage II.

Sometime in the future, Dolores and Silver are living their married life within the constraints and norms of a new world order. In an act of what seems like pure generosity, Dolores secretly opens their home to a stranger in need; but will she come to regret it? Can her actions have an impact or is it just too late?

Skinner’s credits include the acclaimed The Village Bike, which premiered at London’s Royal Court Theatre and made its American debut at MCC in 2014, starring Greta Gerwig and directed by Sam Gold. Her other plays include Fred’s Diner, Eigengrau and Fucked. Linda will receive its world premiere this season at London's Royal Court Theatre in a production directed by Michael Longhurst and headlined by Cattrall.

Casting, creative team and dates for the off-Broadway production of The Ruins of Civilization will be announced soon.