LaGuardia Community College Theater Program Presents Bryna Turner’s At the Wedding, November 19–23
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (October 29, 2025) — The LaGuardia Community College Theater Program, Humanities Department, and LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC) present Bryna Turner’s At the Wedding, with five performances—including a free dress rehearsal—running from November 19 and November 23. The production, staged in LPAC’s Little Theater, features students from LaGuardia’s Theater program under the direction of Theater Professor James Ryan (JR) Caldwell.
At the Wedding is a hilarious 75-minute dramedy about loneliness, estrangement, and a slow-burn romance with what it means to be in love—and to be alive. Through main character Carlo’s painful yet humorous journey, Turner explores the raw ache of heartbreak and the complexities of queer identity in spaces not designed for her.
“We chose At the Wedding because it’s a comedy in a style that many of the students haven’t worked on before,” said Professor Caldwell. “The play is a coming-of-age story with a message that we hope resonates with our student audience and broader community. Another appealing aspect of the play is its inclusivity—this is a wedding where members of the LGBTQIA+ community are represented, along with diverse perspectives on what love means.”
At the Wedding premiered off-Broadway at Lincoln Center’s Claire Tow Theater on March 21, 2022. It received the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation’s Theatre Visions Award, was a New York Times Critic’s Pick, and was featured in the New York Times’ Best of 2022 “Unforgettable Theatrical Moments” list.
The play was developed in part by TheatreSquared in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and was written by Bryna Turner, a Brooklyn-based playwright originally from Northern California.
LaGuardia Theater students have earned numerous honors at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, the premier theater festival for students at two and four-year colleges nationwide. Alumni work throughout the theater world in various roles both on-stage and off, in administration, development, production crew, and other areas.
LaGuardia’s Theater program, which leads to an Associate of Science degree, cultivates performance-based skills through a combination of classroom training and theater experience. Participation in productions — classic and modern plays, musicals, developmental readings, and student productions — is a part of every students’ program. The program is part of the Humanities Department. Graduates often transfer to audition-based theater programs and receive scholarships to prestigious conservatories.
At the Wedding Cast and Crew:
Cast: Zayden Sharma Chapagain, Nancy Crespo, Gianna Gonzales, Vanessa-Elisa Lambrinoc, Alexel Lee, Isabelle Martinez, Ryan Mbon, Safwana Protikkha, and Zari.
Crew: Natalie Bogusz, Samantha Jaquez
Production and Stage Manager: Sydnee Davis, College Lab Technician (CLT) for the Theater Program
Lighting Designer: Christopher Weston, Theatre Program Director
Set Build: Justin Kirkpatrick, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Theater
Technical Director: Sydney Crutcher
At the Wedding Performance Schedule:
- Wednesday, November 19: Open Dress Rehearsal at 5 p.m. (Free; Reserve Here)
- Thursday, November 20: 7 p.m.
- Friday, November 21: 7 p.m.
- Saturday, November 22: 7 p.m.
- Sunday, November 23: 2:30 p.m.
At the Wedding Ticket Information:
- General admission: $10 per person + $2 convenience fee
- Student admission: $8 per person + $2 convenience fee
- Purchase tickets here.
Performance Information:
The run time is approximately 75 minutes with no intermission. The play is recommended for individuals ages 13 and older due to adult themes.
Performances will be in the Little Theater at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, located at LaGuardia Community College. Audience members should enter at 45-50 Van Dam Street, Long Island City, Queens (see Maps and Directions). For further information, please email lpacboxoffice@lagcc.cuny.edu or call (718) 482-5151.
At the Wedding is presented at LaGuardia by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
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LaGuardia Community College (LAGCC), a Hispanic-Serving Institution, located in Long Island City, Queens offers more than 50 associate degrees and academic certificates, and more than 65 continuing education programs to prepare New Yorkers for transfer to senior colleges and rewarding jobs and careers. An institution of the City University of New York (CUNY), the College reflects the legacy of our namesake, Fiorello H. LaGuardia, the former NYC mayor beloved for his advocacy of the underserved. Since 1971, LaGuardia’s academic programs and support services have advanced the socioeconomic mobility of students from Queens, NYC and beyond.
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC), located at LaGuardia Community College/CUNY, is a cultural hub that fosters artistic excellence, education, and community engagement. LPAC is dedicated to providing a platform for dynamic artists and storytellers to create, collaborate, and inspire. Through diverse programming, LPAC continues to support its mission of making the arts accessible to all. It is the stage for productions of the award-winning Theater and Music Performance programs of LaGuardia Community College, as well as works from partner institutions, including Carnegie Hall, Joffrey Ballet School, and the Drama League of New York.
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