John Krasinski of ‘The Office’ books stage debut

The Office actor John Krasinski is going to try out the stage in the spring. He will star in a new Public Theater production called Dry Powder.

The play, written by Sarah Burgess, will make its world debut at the Public Theater, with previews starting on Tuesday, March 1 and will close on Sunday, April 10, reports Broadway World.

Krasinski will star as Seth, the managing director at a private equity firm, notes USA Today. Seth thinks he can save a national grocery chain, which has been forced to make layoffs by his firm.

Thomas Kail, who directed the Broadway hit Hamilton, is directing the production.

Since leaving his Emmy-nominated role on The Office, Krasinski has focused on building his film resume. He will next be seen in Michael Bay’s 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, which opens on Jan. 15.

Tickets for Dry Powder will go on sale on Nov. 12 for Public Theater Members and single tickets will be available on Dec. 3.