If You're A Man At Night...You Gotta Be A Man In The Morning

by Di Lobontiu

Disgraced Olympic swimmer Ryan L*chte is dying of loneliness, trying to milk attention from his robot wife Deirdre, a Cyclops Michael Ph*lps, and terrifyingly/gorgeously…YOU! Can someone help this man??

Disgraced Olympic swimmer Ryan L*chte is dying of loneliness, trying to milk attention from his robot wife Deirdre, a Cyclops Michael Ph*lps, and terrifyingly/gorgeously…YOU! Can someone help this man??

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If You're A Man At Night...You Gotta Be A Man In The Morning

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  • Bailey Jordan Garcia: If You're A Man At Night...You Gotta Be A Man In The Morning by Di Lobontiu
    “

    Between absolute absurdity, a thoughtful examination of masculinity, and audience members literally doing shots of cognac with disgraced Olympian Ryan L*chte – this bombastic new play by Di Lobontiu instantly grabs your attention and makes you refuse to let go. With a brilliant mix of audience interaction, magical realism, and some truly beautiful moments – "If You're A Man At Night..." leaves you in awe, baffled, and simply just better than you walked in – in the oddest way. Highly recommend!

    Between absolute absurdity, a thoughtful examination of masculinity, and audience members literally doing shots of cognac with disgraced Olympian Ryan L*chte – this bombastic new play by Di Lobontiu instantly grabs your attention and makes you refuse to let go. With a brilliant mix of audience interaction, magical realism, and some truly beautiful moments – "If You're A Man At Night..." leaves you in awe, baffled, and simply just better than you walked in – in the oddest way. Highly recommend!

    ”

Character Information

There should be 3 actors. All actors should be trans/nonbinary/gnc. Doubling is noted in the character descriptions.
  • Ryan L*chte
    Olympic swimmer. 6’3 if he’s a day (ok fine he’s 6’2). Bestial wingspan. Two Paul Newman eyes. A gaping heart. A smooth, smooth brain.
  • Deirdre/Angel
    DEIRDRE – Robot wearing a Hello Kitty thong. Would-be-could-be a dominatrix. Children’s book author (or realtor?) Ryan’s wife.

    ANGEL – A vengeful Angel with eyes all over her body.

  • Michael Ph*lps/João
    MICHAEL PH*LPS– Olympic swimmer. 6’4 if he’s a day (actually). Wingspan could literally kill you. One Cyclops eye. Struggles with Anxiety.

    JOÃO - A taxi driver that fateful night in 2016.

Development History

  • Workshop, The Workshop Theatre, 2023

Production History

  • Professional, The Tank NYC, 2026

Awards

  • Foundation for the Contemporary Arts Grant
    Foundation for the Contemporary Arts
    Winner
    2026