Woman crashes ex-girlfriend’s wedding to a man in new play
‘At the Wedding’Through April 21Studio Theatre1501 14th St., N.W.$45-$99Studiotheatre.org For nonbinary playwright Bryna Turner, the way to theater was first as an actor.
But as gender non-conforming, they couldn’t really see a future in it, so they decided to write their own plays. “At the Wedding,” Turner’s play about a woman named Carlo who crashes her ex-girlfriend’s wedding to a man, is currently making its area debut at Studio Theatre with a production staged by out director Tom Story.
The comedy made its world premiere at LCT3 at Lincoln Center Theater and was featured in the New York Times Best of 2022 “Unforgettable Theatrical Moments” category.
Brooklyn-based Turner, 33, is inspired by experience, storytelling, and language. With “At the Wedding,” they humorously explore loneliness, estrangement, and a love for living. WASHINGTON BLADE: How do we meet Carlo? BRYNA TURNER: In the opening monologue, Carlo is at the kids table at a wedding reception telling them not to make her mistake.
