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Eclipse Aligns With Stage Drama: Lunar Eclipse Play Premieres
12 Aug
Summary
- Play Lunar Eclipse premieres during a partial lunar eclipse.
- The production explores a couple's lifelong love and enduring marriage.
- Real-life couple stars as the couple in the play.
The East Lynne Theater Company presents the New Jersey premiere of Donald Margulies' Lunar Eclipse, opening on August 27, the same night as a partial lunar eclipse. This celestial coincidence enhances the theatrical experience at the Clemans Theater for the Arts in Cape May. Following the performance, Cape May Astro will offer live telescope viewing.
The play delves into the lives of George and Em, a long-married couple who observe a lunar eclipse from their family farm. As the astronomical event unfolds, the characters confront memories and truths that illuminate their shared history, offering a profound look at love, commitment, and marital mysteries.
Directed by Mark David Boberick, the production features real-life couple Andy Prosky and Rita Rehn in the leading roles. Prosky, known for film and television work, and Rehn, a Broadway veteran, bring their chemistry to the stage. The play's run continues through September 20.
