NEW YORK - Kristen Johnston, Michael T. Weiss and Jesse Eisenberg are among the actors appearing in "Scarcity," the first show of the season for the Atlantic Theater Company.

The play by Lucy Thurber opens Sept. 20 at the theater's Chelsea home, 336 W. 20th St. Preview performances begin Aug. 29. "Scarcity" concerns the conflict faced by two siblings who try to balance family responsibility with their desires for a better life.

Also in the cast are Maggie Kiley, Todd Weeks, Meredith Brandt and Miriam Shor. Jackson Gay directs the world-premiere production.

For tickets, call Ticket Central, 212-279-4200, or go online at http://www.ticketcentral.com. For more information on the Atlantic's upcoming season, visit the Web site http://www.atlantictheater.org.