(SOMERSET, NJ) -- Villagers Theatre presents On Time by Wesley Cappiello across two weekends from May 8-17, 2026. In this gay epic spanning 160 years, the play 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.
Directed by Darren Nye, the play features Deke Stoklosa as Ezekiel, Andrei, Otto, Steven, Mark; and Matthew Swanson as Madison, Dmitry, Georg, Rob, Evan.
Performances take place Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees at 2:00pm. Tickets are available for purchase online. The theater is located at 515 DeMott Lane in Somerset, New Jersey.
The suggested age range is 16+. The place deals with mature themes, including sexual contact and explicit language.
Wesley Cappiello is a NYC-based actor, director and playwright whose work explores love, 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), Cypress Productions (KY), and Villagers Theatre (NJ), and his short play Where the Snow Never Ends has been performed at Town and Country Players (PA) and The Pharmacy Theatre (PA).
He also wrote and choreographed The Final Dose, commissioned by Troy Foundry Theatre (NY). 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.
