A starry cast has signed on to participate at this year’s 24 Hour Plays on Broadway, a benefit performance to be held on October 22 at the American Airlines Theater. A company of 24 actors will appear in six short plays by six top playwrights, with the entire process of writing, rehearsal, and performance taking place in 24 hours. Proceeds benefit Working Playground, an organization that brings arts education into New York City classrooms.

This year’s acting company includes our very own Julia Stiles, but also other big names such as Billy Crudup, Rosie Perez, Lili Taylor, Kerry Washington and more.

Described as a “rite of extreme live performance,” this year’s 24 Hour Plays on Broadway will begin at 10pm on October 21