The Post reports that it will be directed by Ian Rickson (The River) and is described as "a creepy short story" along the lines of "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson and "The Visit" by Friedrich Durrenmatt.
The National held a reading of Evening at the Talk House last fall featuring Alex Jennings (A Midsummer Night's Dream) and Tony Award winner Stephen Dillane (The Real Thing). Both are likely to reprise their performances at the National.
Producer Scott Rudin has the rights, and a Broadway transfer is expected in spring 2016.
