Primary Stages presents the world premiere of the play “Hunting and Gathering” by Brooke Berman, directed by Leigh Silverman. The four-member cast features Michael Chernus, Mamie Gummer, Keira Naughton and Jeremy Shamos. Performances begin Tuesday evening, January 22, 2008 for a limited run through Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Primary Stages at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Opening night is set for Sunday, February 3, 2008 at 6PM. “Brooke Berman’s sharp, satiric voice returns to Primary Stages (where she was a member of the Dorothy Strelsin New American Writers Group) with Hunting and Gathering. This world premiere play follows four interconnected New Yorkers through their thwarted attempts to find their place without compromise. Jesse has his first date since his divorce, his ex-lover Ruth is living a fantasy, his brother Astor is the “man with the van,” and Bess has a plan to come out on top. Ms. Berman’s contemporary play begs the question: Do you have to be a predator to survive?” explain press notes. Hunting and Gathering will play the following schedule: Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m., Wednesdays through Friday at 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. Additionally, there are Sunday matinees scheduled for January 27th and February 10th at 3:00 p.m., with a Wednesday matinee on February 20th at 2:00 p.m. www.primarystages.com.

Laura Linney, Ben Daniels and Mamie Gummer have signed on to star in a new Broadway production of Christopher Hampton’s “Les Liaisons Dangereuses.” To be directed by Rufus Norris, the Roundabout Theatre Company’s limited-engagement staging of the play is slated to begin previews April 11, ahead of a planned May 1 opening night, said a statement released by representatives for the show. Linney will play La Marquise de Merteuil, while Daniels will portray Le Vicomte de Valmont in this dark comedy about the battle of the sexes amongst pre-Revolutionary French aristocracy, show notes said. Also joining the company are Gummer as Cecile Volanges, Kristine Nielsen as Madame De Volanges, Benjamin Walker as Danceny, Rosie Benton as Emile and Derek Cecil as Azolan. “Les Liaisons Dangereuses” will mark Mamie Gummer’s Broadway debut.

Michael Chernus, Mamie Gummer, Keira Naughton and Jeremy Shamos will star in the Primary Stages world premiere run of Brooke Berman’s “Hunting and Gathering”. Leigh Silverman directs the company’s third production of the season, which is slated to begin previews Jan. 22, 2008. Opening night is scheduled for Feb. 3, and the play will run through March 1. From the writer of Smashing comes this new play that “follows four interconnected New Yorkers through their thwarted attempts to find a place – without compromise,” as show notes reveal. “Jesse (Shamos) has his first date since his divorce, his ex-lover Ruth (Naughton) is living a fantasy, his brother Astor (Chernus) is the ‘man with the van,’ and Bess (Gummer) has a plan to come out on top.” “We are thrilled to begin the new year with the world premiere of this exciting new play by Brooke Berman that incorporates original music by some of New York’s up-and-coming rock bands,” said Primary Stages artistic director Andrew Leynse.

Mamie was in attendance at the 3rd International Eurasia Film Festival in Turkey to promote “Evening”. Many thanks to Andrea and Joyce for the pictures. Information on the festival can be found below.

The creator of the “Elizabeth: The Golden Age”, acclaimed British director Shekhar Kapur and Mamie Gummer, the daughter of Academy Award winner actress Meryl Streep have met with cinema lovers in the stars line-up of the 3rd International Eurasia Film Festival. Adapted from the Susan Minot novel by Minot herself and the Pulitzer winner author Michael Cunningham, Lajos Koltai’s “Evening” is a powerful drama that displays the deep affection that unites mothers with their daughters. Garnering attention and praise across festivals, the film features two prominent actresses of the American and British screens, Meryl Streep and Vanessa Redgrave, performing alongside their real-life daughters. The director of “Evening”, prominent director and cinematographer, Oscar and Golden Bear nominated Lajos Koltai will also attend and meet the film lovers in among the 3rd International Eurasia Film Festival’s Stars Parade.

MTV has posted the theatrical trailer for Kimberly Peirce’s “Stop Loss”. Be sure to download it, although it has no scenes nor a mention of Mamie :-(

Added 250+ DVD screencaps of Mamie’s appearance in “Evening” to the Image Library with many thanks to Anke for guiding the film to me!