MAY 7 - JUN 1, 2025

“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.” -The Guardian

Amidst the changes in our environment and the unrest amongst humanity, a couple grapples with starting a family in a world that is telling them not to. This smart, funny, thought-provoking play explores the lifecycle of a relationship with all the hope, betrayal, pain, and humor that exemplifies our modern-day love. This production is directed by Tipping Point Artistic Director Julia Glander.

Lungs contains strong language and mature themes.

A raw and intimate exploration of love, climate change, and the complexities of modern relationships, Lungs centers around a couple grappling with the decision to have a child in a world fraught with environmental and ethical dilemmas. Presented as a continuous dialogue, the narrative unfolds in real-time, creating an intensely immersive experience for theatergoers.

The couple's conversation begins with a seemingly simple question: Should they bring a child into a world facing climate catastrophe? As they delve into this question, their discussion expands to include their fears, dreams, and the deeper issues that underpin their relationship, delivered by writing that is sharp, often humorous, and brutally honest, capturing the neurotic energy of two people trying to make sense of their lives and the world around them.

The play's pacing and focus emphasize the emotional immediacy and universality of its themes. Lungs challenges audiences to confront the moral implications of their personal decisions, while also portraying the tender and tumultuous journey of two individuals striving to connect in a complex world; a truly moving and thought-provoking meditation on love, responsibility and the fragile balance of existence.

MEET THE ACTORS

Connor Allston

Kristin Shields