The Orange Tree Theatre has released rehearsal images from the world premiere of David Edgar's Here in America.

The play opens on 23 September, with previews from 14 September and runs until 19 October. 

Set in 1952 Hollywood, Broadway's leading director, Elia Kazan met his closest collaborator, the playwright Arthur Miller.

As the anti-communist crusade of McCarthyism blacklisted hundreds of their colleagues, Kazan and Miller faced a stark choice. Should they betray their friends, or risk never working again? 

(Left to right) Shaun Evans as Gadg, Michael Aloni as Art and Faye Castlelow as Day during rehearsals of Here in America (credit: Manuel Harlan).

British Plywright David Edgar's career includes multi award-winning plays for the RSC and National Theatre.

His compelling new drama imagines a confrontation between two giants of stage and screen, both passionately involved with an actress about to become the most famous movie star in the world.

Faye Castelow (left) and David Edgar during rehearsals of his play Here in America (credit: Manuel Harlan).

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Edgar's Here in America is directed by theatre and opera director James Dacre who worked on productions such as: Unexpected twist, Our Lady of Kibeho, Blue/Orange and more.

Director of Orange Tree Theatre's Here in America, James Dacre (credit: Manuel Harlan).

The creative team joining Dacre consists of design by Simon Kenny, lighting design by Charles Balfour, sound design by Bella Kear, compositions by Valgeir Sigurðsson, voice and accent coaching by Aundrea Fudge, costume supervision by Laura Rushton and casting by Matilda James CDG.

Shaun Evans (left) and Faye Castelow during rehearsals of Here in America (credit: Manuel Harlan).

Tom Littler, Artistic Director of Orange Tree Theatre says: "David Edgar's remarkable new play tells a fascinating story about collaboration and betrayal in a fevered moment of American history.

"It asks tough and pertinent questions about the intersection of friendship and politics."

Jasmine Blackborow as Miss Bauer during rehearsals of Here in America (credit: Manuel Harlan).

Littler adds: "We are delighted to welcome this incredible cast and team to the Orange Tree bringing these iconic and ever-fascinating historical figures to life; we can't wait to see the brilliant Michael Aloni make his UK theatrical debut, to welcome back Faye Castelow, and to see Jasmine Blackborow and Shaun Evans appearing at the OT for the first time."

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Shaun Evans during rehearsals of Here in America (credit: Manuel Harlan).

To find out more about Here in America and Orange Tree Theatre, click here.

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