Daniel Goldfarb's The Extinction Method to Debut at MTC; Alfred Uhry Play Postponed

Manhattan Theatre Club will present the world premiere of Daniel Goldfarb’s The Extinction Method at New York City Center Stage I beginning May 10. Tony nominee Sam Buntrock (Sunday in the Park with George) has signed on to direct the play, which has set an opening night of May 25. The Extinction Method replaces the previously announced premiere of Alfred Uhry’s Carl’s Sister, which has been postponed and will instead get a developmental reading on March 7 starring Tony winners Julie White and Boyd Gaines.

In this latest play by Goldfarb (Modern Orthodox, Sarah Sarah), Annie and Nate have a baby who won’t sleep. Claire and Luke are losing sleep over the decision to get married and start a family. Set in adjacent Brooklyn Heights apartments, The Extinction Method is described as a witty look a love, sex, commitment and parenthood. Casting and creative team members will be announced in the coming weeks.

Carl’s Sister, the Uhry play based on Marie Brenner’s Apples and Oranges, will get a public reading on March 7 under the direction of MTC artistic director Lynne Meadow. “Alfred, Marie, and I are all looking forward to a one night only reading with Julie White and Boyd Gaines,” Meadow said in a statement. “We are all eager to get a public reaction to this wonderful new play as we continue to work on the piece with our eye on future production." White will play Marie and Gaines will play her estranged brother, Carl.