A Story That Spans Decades
When a closeted pulmonologist sacrifices
her greatest love for career survival in a
homophobic medical establishment, the
weight of that decision haunts her across
decades. But when a dying poet, a resilient
ex, and a defiant student all cross her path,
Patricia D. Smith must finally decide: will
she let her truth die with her or leave
behind something worth breathing for?
Meet the Cast
HEART/LUNG is performed by a dynamic small ensemble—actors shifting between identities, eras, and emotional worlds.
Meredith Stracar
Rachel Kordell
Hayley Marks
Leeann Ortiz
Natalie Hunter
Breda Smith
Meet the Writer/Director
From AJ Dwayne,
HEART/LUNG began in 2010 during a playwriting class at Montclair State University. I found the obituary of a trailblazing doctor—only one comment: her first patient. That became the seed.
I was inspired by Greek tragedy and wanted to explore romance. I realized I had an opportunity to amplify others. Over the next decade, I listened, revised, and learned.
This play is the result of 15 years of learning, unlearning, and listening.
And I’m still listening.
— AJ Dwayne
Industry
Table Read
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