The goals of the Mike Sockol New Works Series, presented by Villagers Theatre, are:

- To provide New Jersey playwrights and theatres with an opportunity to glimpse the performance potential of their play.

- To provide alternative performance opportunities for local actors and directors.

- Expose our audience to new works.

New playwrights can learn how to submit their potential plays, by visiting our Programs > New Playwrights page. Also see our guidelines for reviewers, preparing for readings, and presenting readings.

On Time, by Wesley Cappiello

Synopsis: In this gay epic spanning 160 years, ON TIME follows five couples, weaving together moments of love, heartbreak, and survival across centuries. Through a series of intimate encounters-some fleeting, some life-altering-the play explores how time bends, repeats, and reshapes the course of human lives. From the clandestine desires of two coworkers in Victorian England to the modern-day uncertainty of fiancés on the brink of matrimony in the American South, love, loss and fate intertwine in this sweeping, intimate exploration of human connection while illuminating the barriers history has long placed on queer love.

CONTENT ADVISORY: On Time contains mature themes, including sexual content and explicit language. Viewer discretion is advised. We encourage parents and guardians to consider the mature themes of the show before attending with younger audience members. Thank you for understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you to our performance and future productions!

Bio: Wesley Cappiello (he/him) is a playwright whose work explores trauma, survival, and human connection through bold, theatrical storytelling. His previous plays include dystopian thriller, The Waiting Room, which had a sold out run at Teatro LATEA (NYC), and family drama Lucy in the Sea With Darvon which received a critically acclaimed production at Clear Space Theatre Company (DE). His play On Time has been presented in readings at Music Mountain Theatre (NJ) and Cypress Productions (KY), and his short play Where the Snow Never Ends has been performed at Town and Country Players (PA) and The Pharmacy Theatre (PA). Cappiello’s work has been praised for its layered characters, psychological depth, and emotionally gripping narratives. Cappiello is a proud member of both Actors’ Equity Association and The Dramatist Guild.

Cast:
Caleb Albert
Brendan George
Isabel Lagana

Doors open at 6:30pm