Marin Ireland debuts play Pre-Existing Condition at Greenwich House Theater in New York
Marin Ireland's debut drama Pre-Existing Condition is receiving its second production at the Greenwich House Theater in New York.
Cast and Production Details
The rotating cast features Lupita Nyong'o, Phillipa Soo, and Edie Falco alongside veteran stage performers. Ireland describes the work as a drama exploring the impact of domestic violence rather than a traditional play.
Writer's Perspective on Craft
Ireland expressed discomfort with the label playwright because she lacks formal training and lifelong dedication to that specific craft. She spent over a decade writing the script while exploring her own trauma and hearing feedback from friends.
Plot Summary of Drama
The story follows a woman whose partner blackens her eye before she ends their relationship. Subsequent events show how the legal system dehumanizes her, support groups confuse her, and a friend disappoints her.
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