Casting Set for David Ives' Off-Broadway Short Play Collection Lives of the Saints

Casting is now set for Lives of the Saints, a collection of short plays, including three new pieces, by David Ives. The comedy will star Arnie Burton, Carson Elrod, Rick Holmes, Kelly Hutchinson and Liv Rooth. Tony winner John Rando directs the off-Broadway production. Performances will begin on February 3, 2015 at The Duke on 42nd Street, where it will run through March 27. Opening night is set for February 24.

Burton’s Broadway credits include The 39 Steps, Machinal, A Free Man of Color and Amadeus. Elrod has appeared in Reckless and Noises Off on Broadway. Holmes’ Great White Way credits include Spamalot, The Pillowman, Cabaret and Major Barbara. Additionally, Burton, Elrod and Holmes all appeared together in Peter and the Starcatcher on Broadway. Hutchinson’s credits include Desire Under the Elms, Major Barbara and Macbeth. This marks Rooth’s third play by Ives; she appeared in Venus in Fur on Broadway and regionally and All in the Timing off-Broadway.

The Primary Stages mounting will feature scenic design by Beowulf Boritt, costumes by Anita Yavich, lighting design by Jason Lyons and sound design and original music by John Gromada.