Constellation Theatre Company debuts its 18th season with Constellations, a unique work that follows star-crossed lovers as they travel through a swirling multiverse of experiences. From barbecue to ballroom dancing and bar-hopping to beekeeping, the production explores the beautiful connections between destiny, adversity, and hope. Written by British playwright, Nick Payne, (writer of the A24 film We Live in Time featuring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh), Constellations will run from February 6 – March 9, 2025. Nikki Mirza directs the story of star-crossed lovers, Marianne and Roland, as they navigate the complexities of their relationship through a kaleidoscope of possible realities. With each choice unfolding new layers of connections and intimacy, Constellations is a unique love story that examines the delicate interplay between fate and free will, exploring the power of choice in shaping realities within infinite possibilities. Dina Soltan (Marianne), Tony Nam (Roland), Jenna K. Rossman (US Marianne), and Christian Montgomery (US Roland) appearing in ‘Constellations.’ Photos courtesy of Constellation Theatre Company. Cast as Marianne and Roland, Dina Soltan and Tony Nam bring to life the emotional depth and intricacy of this multi-dimensional journey. Supporting the production are understudies Jenna K. Rossman as US Marianne and Christian Montgomery as US Roland. The creative team includes scenic designer Sarah Reed, costume designer Moyenda Kulemeka, lighting designer Alberto Segarra, sound designer Ian Vespermann, props designer Courtney Naughton, intimacy director Mallory Shear, dialect coach Katie McDonald, director of Artistic Sign Language Shanna Sorrels, and production stage manager Luís Ramon Córdovez. Director Nikki Mirza comments, “This play is infused with forks in the road and second chances! What does it take for these two people to be in the right place at the right time? Is there truly a ‘right’ place and time? I love the breadth of possibilities this play explores. But the reality is we don’t get to live out every possible outcome. However, I believe we are each walking the paths that we are destined to walk. I hope people leave this play reflecting on their lived experiences – feeling affirmed in choices they’ve made that have brought them where they are…and feeling curious if there is something in their past to revisit.” Constellations, presented by Constellation Theatre Company, runs February 6—March 9, 2025 at Source Theatre, 1835 14th Street NW, Washington, DC (on the corner of 14th and T). As part of Constellations’ Cosmic Events, Book Club takes place on Tuesday, February 4, at 7 pm. Previews February 6-9 (Pay What You Will February 8). Opening/Press Night performance Monday, February 10, at 7:30 pm. Zillennial Night performance on Thursday, February 13, 8 pm. Epic Exchange performances on Sundays February 16, 23, and March 2, at 2 pm. ASL interpreted performance on February 20 at 8 pm. Donor Cocktail Party on Friday, February 21, at 8 pm. Pride Night performance on Friday, February 28, at 8 pm. Ticket prices range from $24-56 and the run time is 90 minutes without intermission. Full performance schedule and tickets are available here. Masks optional for all performances except for Saturday matinees when they are required. Masks will be available at the theater for all performances. ‘Constellations’ show art courtesy of Constellation Theatre Company. ABOUT NICK PAYNE Nick Payne’s plays include If There Is I Haven’t Found It Yet, (Bush Theatre and Roundabout Theatre Company, New York), Wanderlust (Royal Court Theatre), Sophocles’ Electra (Gate Theatre), One Day When We Were Young (Paines Plough/Sheffield Theatres and Shoreditch Town Hall), Lay Down Your Cross (Hampstead Theatre), Constellations (Royal Court Theatre and Duke of York’s), and The Same Deep Water As Me (Donmar Warehouse). He is the recipient of the 2009 George Devine Award for Most Promising Playwright, 2012 Harold Pinter Playwright’s Award, and the 2012 London Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Play for Constellations. ABOUT CONSTELLATION THEATRE COMPANY Constellation Theatre Company tells big, powerful stories in an intimate space. They spark curiosity and imagination with plays and musicals from all over the world that feature visual spectacle, original music, dynamic movement and passionate acting ensembles. They draw from the genres of fantasy, farce, and epic adventure to transport audiences to dramatic worlds where the action is larger than life. Since 2007, Constellation has brought to life numerous diverse and vibrant stories. Constellation received the John Aniello Award for Outstanding Emerging Company from the Helen Hayes Awards in 2009 and the prestigious National Theatre Company Award from the American Theatre Wing in 2013. According to Metro Weekly magazine, Constellation “does some of the best, most adventurous, most reliable work in town, all presented on an epic scale with a level of intimacy that can’t be beat.”