Orbiting Esmeralda, a New Play by Michael Swiskay, Directed by Laurence C. Schwartz

Starring: Flo Ankah,* Justin Knapp, Nick Cabot Rodriguez, Sarah-Grace Donnelly, Ted
McGuiness,* Joseph Calderone, *appearing courtesy of the Actors’ Equity Association

In a world where art and deception collide, Esmeralda (Ezzie), a formidable art
dealer from Prague, and her real-estate developer husband, Matt, are entangled in a high-stakes
art scheme. Amidst this chaos, Esmeralda’s unfulfilled maternal desire and her attraction towards
her protégé, Peter, add layers of complexity to their lives. As global markets collapse and
personal relationships strain, a vulnerable Esmeralda’s principles are tested, leaving her to
question the true value of art and the lengths people will go to for wealth and power.

This production is the second stage collaboration of Swiskay and Schwartz as playwright and
director.

This year is the 21st edition of the fall/winter New York Theater Festival.