Banner New York present David Ozanich's comedy The Lightning Field, as part of the New York International Fringe Festival, playing at the Flea Theatre from the 13 - 28 Aug 2005.

In a desolate expanse of New Mexico desert stands one of the most significant icons of contemporary art…400 stainless steel poles whose peaks form an even plane designed to attract lightning. Two young lovers from New York travel with their divorced parents in search of a better future to The Lightning Field – where the real explosion is what occurs within its visitors.

The constant shifting and re-definition of the American family is at the core of THE The Lightning Field's story. In a world where marriage and relationships no longer mean what they did a generation ago, the play explores the new American family. How did we get here?

With the looming possibility of a marriage proposal, a gay New York couple – Sam and Andy – make a pilgrimage to Walter De Maria’s world famous art installation, The Lightning Field. When they realize that their relationship mirrors that of their divorced parents, the resulting storm is an explosion of startling and raw emotions.

The Lightning Field, directed by Jared Coseglia, features Ron McClary as Gerrit, Bekka Lindström as Lori, Cory Grant as Andy and H Clark as Sam. The comedy has Lighting and set design by Paul Hudson and musical com

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