David Cromer's 2008 Writers' Theatre staging of "Picnic" set a dauntingly high bar for Mr. Gold.

WSJ: Tales of the Lonely Crowd | Picnic | Cat on a Hot Tin Roof | The Other Place | Theater Reviews by Terry Teachout

In all, 18 actors are deployed with assurance by director David Cromer on the compact thrust stage of the Mitzi E.

WSJ: Review: 'Nikolai and the Others' bittersweet drama

It will be directed by David Cromer and begin performances Aug. 28.

WSJ: Coen, Guirgis on tap at Atlantic Theater Company

David Cromer's staging, which incorporates lengthy excerpts from "Orpheus" that are well danced by Natalia Alonso and Michael Rosen, is delicately poised and full of rich silences.

WSJ: Fine 'Dining' at Its Best | The Dining Room | Westport Country Playhouse | Nikolai and the Others | Lincoln Center Theater | By Terry Teachout