(BOONTON, NJ) -- Lomotion Live presents Etiquette, a timely and biting comedy by playwright David Lee White, directed by Lauren Moran. The production will run November 13–15, 2026 at Lomotion Live at Parsippany Arts Center in Boonton.
Set in Fall 2021, Etiquette follows the staff and performers of the Cellar Theatre as they return to live production after a year of Zoom programming. During a performance of the fictional American classic Midnight Cicadas, lead actress Lauren Ellis catches an audience member filming the show on his phone. In a moment of frustration, she stops the performance and refuses to continue.
The incident quickly goes viral, initially earning the theatre widespread praise for defending proper theatre etiquette. But when an online commenter presents a different interpretation of the confrontation, public opinion shifts, and the theatre finds itself at the center of a growing controversy.
As the fallout intensifies, the already overworked and underpaid staff must contend with backstage feuds, diva tantrums, illegal vaping, internet trolls, and the theatre's own problematic history. With reputations on the line and tensions mounting, Etiquette explores the complexities of public perception, social media outrage, and the unpredictable consequences of one very public moment.
Blending sharp humor with a timely look at the intersection of live performance and online culture, Etiquette asks what happens when a single incident takes on a life of its own—and whether the show can go on when everyone has something to say.
The cast includes Reba Holley, Mikey Miller, Hope Keil, Jodi Maloy, and Bradley Carrington.
Under the direction of Lauren Moran, the production brings David Lee White's witty and thought-provoking play to local audiences for a limited three-performance run.
Performances take place Friday, November 13 at 8:00pm; Saturday, November 14 at 8:00pm; and Sunday, November 15 at 3:00pm. Tickets are $31.60 and available for purchase online. The Parsippany Arts Center is located at 1130 Knoll Road in Boonton, New Jersey.
The audience is invited to experience the drama, humor, and chaos of Etiquette—where the backstage mayhem is just as compelling as the show itself.
Monday, October 26, 2026
@ 5:00pm
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage
Rahway, NJ
Senior citizens (55+) are invited to join area teachers and their students for a free play reading of select scenes from “To Kill a Mockingbird”, Christopher Sergel’s adaption of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize–winning novel.
There are multiple performances including:
Monday, October 26, 2026
@ 8:00pm
NJPAC - Prudential Hall
Newark, NJ
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
@ 7:00pm
Grunin Center - Main Stage
Toms River, NJ
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
@ 7:30pm
Kean Stage - Enlow Recital Hall
Hillside, NJ
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
@ 7:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ
