The Actors Studio, located at 432 West 44th Street, will open its doors to the public for a staged reading of If You Love Me, a staged reading of a new play by Lyle Kessler (Orphans). Directed by Academy Award winner Bobby Moresco, Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri (Bullets Over BroadwayA Bronx Tale) leads a cast featuring Gabe FurmanKathleen Simmonds and Connor Chase Stewart.

If You Love Me is a dark comedy that pushes the boundaries of human behavior. Passion, violence and love in this wild dark roller coaster of emotions.

With this special, free event, The Actors Studio continues its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights.

While the event is free and open to the public, reservations are required. To reserve you seats, visit www.TheActorsStudio.org/75KesslerReading. For more information about The Actors Studio, visit TheActorsStudio.org.