Circle Mirror Transformation Extends Again at Playwrights Horizons

Playwrights Horizons has announced a second and final extension for its world premiere production of Annie Baker’s Circle Mirror Transformation, which opened to rave reviews on October 13. The play had previously extended for two weeks, through November 15, and will now add five extra performances before closing on November 21 at the company’s Peter Jay Sharp Theater, directed by Sam Gold.

Circle Mirror Transformation stars Reed Birney, Peter Friedman, Deirdre O’Connell, Tracee Chimo and Heidi Schreck. The comedy centers on four lost New Englanders enrolled in a community center drama class in Shirley, Vermont. When they experiment with harmless theater games, hearts are quietly torn apart and tiny wars of epic proportions are waged and won.

The production features scenic and costume design by David Zinn, lighting design by Mark Barton and sound design by Leah Gelpe.