News Release: 10/30/2025

PRESS RELEASE – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2025

Please Add This Theatrical Production To Your Arts Calendar Of Upcoming Events

CONTACT:  Steven E Some, media director, Plays of Wilton, Inc.

PHONE:  (609-933-5385) (Texts Only, Please)

EMAIL:  steven@stevensome.com

WEBSITE:  www.playsofwilton.com

LOVE, LAUGHTER, EQUALITY, TAKES CENTER STAGE

PLAYS OF WILTON (POW!) PRESENTS “STANDING ON CEREMONY:  THE GAY MARRIAGE PLAYS”

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 THROUGH SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2025, AT THE FOUNDRY, 2306 N. DIXIE HIGHWAY, WILTON MANORS, FLORIDA

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.PLAYSOFWILTON.COM

October 30, 2025 – Wilton Manors, Florida - Plays of Wilton(POW!) continues its mission to present bold, inclusive, and thought-provoking theater with its fall production, “Standing on Ceremony:  The Gay Marriage Plays.”  This lively, heartfelt evening of short plays celebrates the joys, challenges, and everyday moments surrounding marriage equality.  Conceived as a mosaic of nine ten minute pieces by a celebrated ensemble of contemporary playwrights, the production moves from madcap satire to quiet poignancy, exploring everything from awkward vow rewrites and family reactions to long term commitment and public debate.  The result is a funny, touching, and deeply human portrait of love in all its forms.

For this production, POW! has engaged multiple south Florida directors and arts professionals to direct the various short plays, rather than relying on a single director for the entire evening.  The production will be led by an impressive lineup of south Florida talent, including Genie Croft, an award winning director for Boca Stage and founding artistic director of The Women’s Theatre Project, has led acclaimed productions including “Time Alone” (Boca Magazine’s best play 2023).  Gail S. Garrisan, recipient of the George Abbott and Silver Palm “Tony Finstrom” award, and founding artistic director of City Theatre’s “Summer Shorts,” has directed extensively throughout south Florida and taught at New School of the Arts.  Our Fund FoundationPresident and CEO David Jobin, returns to his theatrical roots where for two decades he helped develop new works by Elaine May, Billy Porter, and Christopher Durang.  Greg Schuh, and MFA graduate of the University of Connecticut, is a seasoned actor and director last seen in “The Boys in the Band,” “Art,” and “The Outsider,” and recently assistant directed “At the Wedding” for Island City Stage.  Jack Stein, who has directed “Guys and Dolls,” “Victor Victoria,” and “West Side Story,” has  performed in multiple POW! productions and is a producer of “POW! in the Park.”  Nicole Stodard, Ph.D, founding artistic director of Thinking Cap Theatre, and vice president of theater programming at the Hollywood Arts & Culture Center, has directed over 50 productions and earned multiple Carbonell and Silver Palm awards.  Seth Trucks, a versatile south Florida actor, has performed in “The Normal Heart,” “Bent,” “The Pillowman,” and “Jersey Boys,” with companies including Zoetic Stage, Actors’ Playhouse, and POW!.  Jeff Walters, managing director POW! and a film graduate of Columbia College, makes his live directing debut with “Standing on Ceremony” after directing music videos and short films, and appearing on stage in “Steamworks” and “10 Naked Men.”

Supporting this exceptional directing team is a dedicated group of theater professionals.  The production is led by producer Ronnie Larsen and associate producer Joseph Guidetti, with managing director Jeff Walters overseeing operations.  Lighting designer Preston Bircher brings his creative expertise to the visual design, while sound and light technician Panos Mitosensures technical excellence throughout the production’s run. Publicity is managed by Steven Some, helping to share POW!’s work and message with audiences throughout south Florida.

The talented cast includes returning POW! alumni Andy Fischman, Beverly Blanchette, Christopher Ross-Dybash, Jeffrey Roach, and Lin Joy Luber.  Making their POW! debuts are Ari Feldman, Bob Ruggles, Eric Restivo, Jocelyn Lombardo, Rachel Whittington, Rilee O’Neill, Amber Joy Layne, and Ted Vasquez.  Ronnie Larsen, artistic director, chose to include this piece in the current season because, as he explains, “While this could be considered a quaint history play about the dawn of marriage equality, it packs a punch in today’s heated political and social environment.  The messages may be more relevant today than when the piece was written, as the Supreme Court of the United States could be hearing cases to repeal the gay marriage decision.”

The show premiered Off-Broadway at the Minetta Lane Theatre in 2011, directed by Stuart Ross, and featured a rotating, high profile cast including, Craig Bierko, Mark Consuelos, Polly Draper, Harriet Harris, Beth Leavel, and Richard Thomas.  Its New York debut coincide with a nationwide advocacy event that united dozens of theaters across the nation to raise awareness and funds for the marriage equality cause.  Critics and audiences responded enthusiastically to the show’s blend of comedy and conscience, noting that the short play format gave each writer’s voice a distinct impact while building to a collectively powerful emotional finale.

Performances run November 6 through November 30, 2025, at The Foundry, in Wilton Manors, Florida.  Showtimes are Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m.  Tickets are $35 -$50.  For tickets and more information, visit www.playsofwilton.com.

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