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Rarely Produced Plays by Lanford Wilson Get Repertory Staging
WHO WE BECOME
Begins July 17 at 59E59
Deep Flight Productions presents WHO WE BECOME, a trilogy of rarely produced one-act plays by Lanford Wilson performed in repertory. Directed by Mark Cirnigliaro (The Net Will Appear at 59E59 Theaters), performances run July17 - 19 at 59E59 Theaters as part of East to Edinburgh 2025.
WHO WE BECOME features:
- “Breakfast at the Track” (July 17, 18): a clever exploration of marital discord.
- “The Moonshot Tape” (July 18, 19): a successful writer’s interview with a hometown reporter takes an unexpected turn.
- “A Poster of the Cosmos” (July 17, 19): a tense interrogation about a mysterious crime.
WHO WE BECOME stars Margaret Curry (Three by Tennessee; Lonely, I’m Not) and Geoff Stoner (Nightsweat, The Trysting Place). The production team includes Mark Cirnigliaro (director) and Toni Bashinelli (consulting producer).
Deep Flight Productions is a live performance and film production company created by Margaret Curry. Born out of a desire to collaborate deeply and bravely, Deep Flight seeks to create stories that entertain, elicit and evoke. Stories that reveal the beauty and the heroism in the seemingly ordinary moments and people in life. The underdog, the ordinary, unsung heroes; the quiet, small moments that can sometimes hold a lifetime. To explore, to dig deep, to go to the difficult places, to find the life that wants to break through the cracks. More information is available at deepflightproductions.com
Lanford Wilson (Playwright) was a pioneer of the Off-Off Broadway and regional theater movements. His plays are known for experimental staging, simultaneous dialogue, and deferred character exposition. He won a 1980 Pulitzer Prize for Talley’s Folly (1979). Wilson attended schools in Missouri, San Diego, and Chicago before moving to New York City in 1962. From 1963 his plays were produced regularly at Off-Off Broadway theaters such as Caffe Cino and La Mama Experimental Theatre Club. “Home Free!” and “The Madness of Lady Bright” (published together in 1968) are two one-act plays first performed in 1964. Balm in Gilead (1965), Wilson’s first full-length play, is set in a crowded world of hustlers and junkies. The Rimers of Eldritch (1967) examines life in a small town. In 1969, along with longtime associate Marshall W. Mason and others, he founded the Circle Theater (later Circle Repertory Company), a regional theater in New York City. Wilson remained involved with Circle Repertory until 1996, when it closed. Wilson achieved commercial success with The Great Nebula in Orion (1971), The Hot l Baltimore (1973; adapted for television 1975), and The Mound Builders (1975). He also wrote a cycle of plays about the effects of war on a family from Missouri; these include The 5th of July (1978; televised 1982), Talley’s Folly, A Tale Told (1981), and Talley and Son (1985). His other plays include The Gingham Dog (1969), Lemon Sky (1970; televised 1987), and Angels Fall (1982). Some of Wilson’s plays are gathered in Four Short Plays (1994) and Collected Plays, 1965–1970 (1996).
Mark Cirnigliaro (Director) NY world premieres: The Net Will Appear by Erin Mallon starring Richard Masur (59E59), The Hounds of War by Bill Holland (Abingdon Theatre), The Little Princess by Jennifer Bowen (June Havoc Theatre), The Judgment of Fools by Bernardo Cubria (INTAR Theatre), Comfort Women: A New Musical by Dimo Kim (Peter Jay Sharp Theater – associate director). He directed the award-winning production of Honour: Confessions of a Mumbai Courtesan by Dipti Mehta and took JJ Pyle’s How to Find A Husband in 37 Years (or Longer) for a successful run at Edinburgh Fringe. Mark directed the first academic productions of Annie Baker’s The Aliens and Rajiv Joseph’s Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo. He was formerly the associate artistic director of Mile Square Theatre, resident director of InViolet Theatre, and co-founder of Wee Man Productions. Mark currently works with Jersey City Theater Center as part of their new play development and is on faculty at The Peddie School. He graduated from Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts with his MFA in Directing, earning the Dean John I Bettenbender Award for Artistic Excellence.
Margaret Curry (Actor) is an award-winning actress, producer, director, and singer. She has starred in over 300 performances as Titania in Fools in Love, The Musical, toured nationally with Church Basement Ladies, and recently performed Off Broadway in Three by Tennessee (White Horse Theater Company). On screen, Curry is known for Starfish, Diamond Ruff, and the holiday feature Merry Good Enough. She's appeared in national and regional commercials, including Carnival Cruises, Spike TV, Jello Mousse and Cuisinart. Favorite directing credits include An Evening with Eva: Waiting for Adolf by J.P. Sclafani and the US premiere of Brian Eley’s Some Things are Just Too Big for Numbers. A celebrated vocalist, she has performed at Lincoln Center and is currently touring her 2024 Bistro Award-winning, 2025 MAC Award-nominated solo cabaret show, The Space In-Between, with an upcoming performance at London’s Crazy Coqs on August 28. She is also co-writing and starring in an upcoming original dark comedy series. For more information, visit margaretcurry.com / IG: @margaretacurry / FB: TheActressMargaretCurry.
Geoff Stoner (Actor) is an actor, cabaret performer, and director. As an actor, Stoner appeared as the title character in a theatrical adaptation of Lois Lowry's novel The Giver, directed by Wynn Handman and performed in New York City schools as part of the American Place Theatre's Literature To Life series. Other New York productions include Tom in the New York premiere of Nightsweat by Robert Chesley, and Rupert in Booth Tarkington’s The Trysting Place at the St. Peter's Theater. He also appeared in Yoko Ono's video "Sky People" as the Leading Man. As a cabaret performer, Geoff's solo shows include A Short Visit Only, based on the life and songs of Noel Coward, You're The Top, featuring the songs of Cole Porter, and Words With Music, his slice-of-life account of growing up Episcopalian and randy in small-town Connecticut. Stoner studied acting with Uta Hagen, Hal Holden, Wynn Handman, Phillip Gushee, and Ron Stetson. He has also studied improvisation at The Pit. As a director, he has worked on numerous cabaret solo shows and workshops around New York City.
WHO WE BECOME runs Thursday, July 17 at 6:30PM; Friday, July 18 at 6:30PM; and Saturday, July 19 at 4:30PM. Performances are at 59E59, located at 59 East 59th Street between Park and Madison Avenues. Running time is 70 minutes. Tickets are $18, available at www.59e59.org.
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Photos by Matt Simpkins.
Press Materials available for download at:
https://spaces.hightail.com/space/kQJryf0dZ1
CONTENT ADVISORY: "The Moonshot Tape" and "A Poster of the Cosmos" contain distressing or potentially triggering themes, scenes of a sexual nature, scenes of sexual violence, strong language/swearing. Viewer discretion is advised, and individuals are encouraged to think about their comfort levels and preferences before attending.
In "Breakfast at the Track", a married couple’s early-morning clash in a hotel room offers a witty look at the complexities of marriage.
In "The Moonshot Tape", Diane, a successful writer, returns to her hometown to assist her aging mother. Diane responds to questions from an unseen interviewer, whose presence is only hinted at by a persistent tape recorder. The play weaves a poignant tale of self-discovery, revealing the complexities of Diane's life, marked by loss, emotional turmoil, and the indelible impact of her upbringing.
"A Poster of the Cosmos" introduces us to a man delivering a statement during a police interrogation for an unknown crime. The story delves into the intricacies of the human experience, exploring the depth of emotions, relationships, and the challenges faced by individuals. As his memories unfold, the play becomes a powerful exploration of love and commitment in the face of adversity.
These plays, while distinct in their narratives, share Wilson's signature style of storytelling that captures the complexity of human relationships and the profound impact of personal history. Through poetic language and compelling monologues, Wilson invites the audience to witness the inward struggles and exhilarating truths that define the characters' lives. These plays validate the enduring relevance and universality of Lanford Wilson's exploration of the human condition.
Website: https://www.deepflightproductions.com/
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*Actors are appearing courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association
POSTER:
Alan Buttar - Graphic Design
Alan Buttar is a graphic designer with 20 years experience working with theatre’s and theatre production companies (59E59 Theaters, Keen Company, Transport Group, The Civilians) He’s created the artwork, marketing and advertising material for over 400 Off Broadway shows as well as working with several annual international music and arts festivals. @musegraphicdesign
CAST HEADSHOTS & STILLS:
Margaret Curry
Geoff Stoner
NEWS & PRESS:
https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-off-broadway/article/5959-to-Present-Lanford-Wilson-Play-Trilogy-WHO-WE-BECOME-20250604
STILLS:
EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE 2025 PRESS RELEASE:
EDFRINGE_2025_-_WHO_WE_BECOME_-_PART_1_-_PRESS_RELEASE_FINAL.pdf
NEWS & PRESS: PREVIOUS OFF-BROADWAY RUN OF "THE MOONSHOT TAPE & A POSTER OF THE COSMOS" BY LANFORD WILSON AT THE FLEA 2024
BROADWAYWORLD.COM ANNOUNCEMENT
PREVIOUS PRODUCTION STILLS FROM OFF-BROADWAY RUN OF "THE MOONSHOT TAPE & A POSTER OF THE COSMOS" BY LANFORD WILSON AT THE FLEA 2024
Opening Night from Off-Broadway Run of "The Moonshot Tape & A Poster of the Cosmos" by Lanford Wilson at The Flea 2024. Photos by Alec Addalia: Geoff Stoner & Margaret Curry
THE FLEA 2024 PERFORMANCE STILLS by Alec Addalia:
Geoff Stoner as "Tom" in A POSTER OF THE COSMOS
Set Change TO THE MOONSHOT TAPE
Margaret Curry as "Diane" in THE MOONSHOT TAPE
