The world is getting hotter, there’s unrest overseas—the seas themselves aren’t very calm—and one couple is thinking about having a child. Lungs is a smart and funny drama that follows a couple through the surprising lifecycle of their relationship, as they grapple with questions of family and change, hope, betrayal, happenstance, and the terrible pain that you can only cause the people you love.

Directed by Becca Moseley | Notre Dame Performing Arts Center | Sept 8-24, 2023
Run Time: Approximately 1hr & 20min. | Please Note: Contains Strong Language & Themes.

“Duncan Macmillan’s distinctive, off-kilter love story is brutally honest, funny, edgy and current. It gives voice to a generation for whom uncertainty is a way of life through two flawed, but deeply human, people who you don’t always like but start to feel you might love…bravely written, startlingly structured…”
-Guardian (UK).

MEET THE CAST

Katie Simón Atkinson :: (W) :: (she/her/hers) is excited to be back at Ensemble Theatre! You may have seen her as Sam in 2017's Occupation: Dad. More recent onstage credits include: Emily Webb (Our Town), Jessie ('night, Mother), Aponibolinayen (Aponibolinayen in the Sky), and Henrietta Leavitt (Silent Sky). Katie has also designed costumes at Ensemble (Intimate Apparel, Kindertransport), Broadview Heights Spotlights, and Blank Canvas Theater, among others. She sends thanks to her friends and family and each loving star in her sky. 

Rob Grant III :: (M) :: (he/him/his) with much enthusiasm, makes his debut on the Ensemble Theatre stage. This comes after his recent appearance at Playhouse Square in the captivating play People Places and Things, marking his second collaboration with a Duncan Macmillan play this year. Before his journey at Playhouse Square, he previously captivated audiences with his memorable performance in the world premiere production at Dobama Theatre. Rob is now filled with enthusiasm as he embarks on another thrilling theatrical journey. Notably,Rob's acting prowess extends beyond the stage, as he also graces the screens in two upcoming theatrical ventures. You can catch him starring in the highly expected Netflix film "Shirley," alongside the talented Regina King. Additionally, he will showcase his versatility in the film "Shelby Oaks," featuring the esteemed Keith David. Rob extends his heartfelt gratitude to Ensemble Theatre for providing him with another incredible opportunity to play. He also wishes to express his sincere appreciation to Mariah Burks, his unwavering support since day one. With great anticipation, he invites all theater enthusiasts to relish the performance and experience the magic of live theater once more.

MEET THE CREW

Rebecca Moseley :: (Director) :: (she/her/hers) has worked in and around theatre for many years in a variety of capacities, and is happy to continue to do so for the second season at Ensemble's new home at Notre Dame College. In addition to serving as Ensemble's General Manager, she has served as the Resident Production Stage Manager for a number of Ensemble shows since 2013, including Describe the Night, Angels in America, A Raisin in the Sun, The Penelopiad, Intimate Apparel, The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, the Iceman Cometh, Anna Christie, Death of a Salesman, and many, many more. She co-directed Run, Kingsbury, Run, Assistant Directed East of Eden, and most recently Assistant Directed Norte Dame College's production of She Kills Monsters. She has been lucky enough to be on stage many times as well, most recently in Ensemble's 2023 production of The River. Long story short, she's been quite busy this past decade, theatrically speaking, and wouldn't have it any other way. She thanks Ian and Celeste for building and nurturing a theater that provides a constant supply of great scripts, and wonderful people to bring them to life, her family for their love and support, and her husband Kyle for always believing in the magic. 

Kaya Sandel :: (Production Stage Manager) :: has been involved in theatre since her freshman year of high school. Although she has spent many years in different theaters, she has found her new home here with Ensemble Theatre. This will be her first show with Ensemble and she could not be more proud! She is so grateful to her friends and family for all of their encouragement and support and would like to thank everyone involved in creating this beautiful show. Enjoy!

Sam Landgraf :: (Rehearsal Stage Manager/Production Assistant) :: (she/her/hers) is excited to be working with Ensemble again and for the first time in their new space! Her and Becca have been working together since college and Sam is thrilled to be working the stage manager/director relationship for the first time! Previous Ensemble shows include The Great Gatsby (stage manager), Angels in America: Part 1 (crew), Phantom Tollbooth (stage manager), The Little Prince (stage manager), and others. She also has stage managed shows for Notre Dame's theatre program and Seat of The Pants. Sam is also a boat captain and works for Argonaut and the Port of Cleveland on Flotsam and Jetsam cleaning up the Cleveland waterfront with students from Davis Aerospace and Maritime High school.  She would like to thank Ian, Celeste and Becca for bringing her into the Ensemble and Jordan for always understanding the rehearsal process.    

Jill Kenderes :: (Costumer) :: (she/her/hers) is happy to return to Ensemble Theatre after previously designing The River, Clybourne Park, Intimate Apparel and Kindertransport. She has been performing on stages in Northeast Ohio for seventeen years and is grateful for that journey leading to the costuming world. Her work has been seen at theatres around the area including Blank Canvas Theatre, Broadview Heights Spotlights, French Creek Theatre and Clague Playhouse. Thank you to Joe, Anthony and Samantha.

Ian Hinz :: (Set & Lighting Design) :: (he/him/his) is a graduate of Ohio University. Ian has worked professionally as a producer, award winning director, Light, Set, & Projection designer, director of operations and theater educator for over twenty years in Ohio and New York. He is co-founder of the Ensemble Stage-Wrights’ workshop, two-time winner of the Cleveland Critics’ Circle Best Director award and served as Artistic Director and Operations Manager for the city of Cleveland Heights’ historic Cain Park Amphitheater. He has worked in operations for The Ohio State University Jerome Schottenstein Center and the Cleveland State University Department of Music as a stage production specialist. He has produced off-off-broadway at the Gene Frankel Theater and worked in business development in the tech startup industry in New York City.