Standing On Ceremony The Gay Marriage Plays at Plays of Wilton

The Foundry Theater, Wilton Manors

Performances: Thursday–Saturday at 8 PM | Sunday at 3 PM

WILTON MANORS, FL – [Month] [Day], 2025 – Plays of Wilton 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, Plays of Wilton has engaged multiple South Florida directors and arts professionals to helm the various short plays, rather than relying on a single director for the entire evening (Insert Placeholder for Directors’ Names). The talented cast includes (Insert Placeholder for Cast Members’ Names). 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 could be hearing cases to repeal the gay marriage amendment.”

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 coincided with a nationwide advocacy event that united dozens of theaters across the country to raise awareness and funds for marriage-equality causes. 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.

Audiences and reviewers have continued to celebrate Standing on Ceremony for its wit, warmth, and emotional honesty:

“Roars of laughter, heights of intensity.” — Time Out New York

“Funny and moving!” — The New York Times

“Do I promise to love and cherish this show? I DO!” — New York Daily News

“Laughs, tears, and a moving affirmation of the power of love.” — Vogue

Performances run November 6 through November 30, 2025, at The Foundry Theater, located in Wilton Manors, Florida. Showtimes are Thursday through Saturday at 8 PM and Sunday at 3 PM.

Tickets are $35 for General Reserved Seating and $50 for Premium Front Row Seating.

For tickets and more information, visit www.playsofwilton.com

About Plays of Wilton

Plays of Wilton (POW) is a nonprofit theater company dedicated to presenting bold, inclusive, and accessible productions that reflect the diversity and vitality of South Florida. Through programs like Women of Wilton (WOW!), POW! In the Park and an annual slate of dynamic stage works, Plays of Wilton fosters community connection and celebrates the transformative power of live theater.