WWU Showcases Play Exploring Gay Marriage Oct. 22-31

The Western Washington Department of Theatre and Dance will present “Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays,” from Oct. 22-31 in the Performing Arts Center’s DUG Theatre.

The production is a collection of eight scenes about same-sex marriage written by contemporary playwrights.

“The Revision” by Jordan Harrison is an amusing look at how two men might rewrite their vows to more accurately reflect the limited options available to a gay couple.

“This Flight Tonight” by Wendy MacLeod asks if there is any hope for happiness when a lesbian marriage begins in Iowa.

“On Facebook” by Doug Wright is adapted from an actual Facebook thread chronicling one long fight among friends on the subject of gay marriage.

“White Marriage” by Jeffrey Hatcher chronicles a wife and husband discussing his “gay” sense of humor.

“Strange Fruit” by Neil LaBute is the story of two men in love whose plans to get married “the old-fashioned way” are stymied when reality rears its ugly head.

“The Gay Agenda” by Paul Rudnick is a sadly hilarious plea for understanding by an Ohio homemaker and member of Focus on the Family.

“London Mosquitoes” by Moisés Kaufman is a poignant story in which a widower tries to make sense of the loss of his longtime lover.

“Pablo and Andrew at the Altar of Words” by José Rivera is a moving play about two men who use their marriage vows to “say the things we never really say.”

Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. with 2 p.m. matinees on selected days. A complete list of performance times is available at cfpa.wwu.edu/theatredance. Tickets are $12-$15 for general public and $10 for students.

Tickets are available online, by phone at (360) 650-6146 or in person at the WWU Ticket Office.