Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of POSITIONS

The cast of POSITIONS includes Mike O'Neil, Michele Gagliano and Anna Stromberg. The play is directed by Mr. Bakunas.

POSITIONS is an entertaining and provocative look at sexual dysfunction in a marriage: when Leo and Hilary's union begins to fail in the bedroom, Leo suggests they re-engage by trying "52 positions"—a different one each week of the year. What transpires is both playful and menacing as tables are turned in a clash between romance and desire.

Located in Wilmington, NC, Red Barn Studio Theatre is a 50-seat theatre—a converted garage/warehouse—renovated and opened by husband-and-wife Mr. Bakunas and Ms. Lavin in 2007. The theatre has presented 15 productions over five seasons, including DRIVING MISS DAISY, DOUBT, I AM MY OWN WIFE, BOSTON MARRIAGE, THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE, LOBBY HERO, GOD OF CARNAGE, RABBIT HOLE, and COLLECTED STORIES.

POSITIONS is Mr. Dunne's first play, Red Barn's first world-premiere and its first production to transfer to New York. Mr. Bakunas has directed Red Barn's productions of GOD OF CARNAGE, LOBBY HERO, THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE and COLLECTED STORIES.

POSITIONS will perform Wednesdays through Fridays at 8 pm, Saturdays at 2 and 8 pm and Sundays at 3 pm. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by calling 212 957 8358. For more information, visit www.redbarnstudiotheatre.com.

'Positions'

The Company: 'Positions'

The Company: 'Positions'

Poster for Positions

Curtain Call: Mike O'Neil and Michelle Gagliano

Anna Stromberg, Mike O'Neil and Michelle Gagliano

Anna Stromberg, Mike O'Neil and Michelle Gagliano

Anna Stromberg, Mike O'Neil and Michelle Gagliano

The Reception: Director Steve Bakunas and Linda Lavin

Actor Mike O'Neil

Actor Mike O'Neil, Linda Lavin and Director Steve Bakunas

Linda Lavin and Director Steve Bakunas

Playwright Owen Dunne

Director Steve Bakunas and Playwright Owen Dunne 

Director Steve Bakunas and Playwright Owen Dunne

Linda Lavin with Director Steve Bakunas and Playwright Owen Dunne

Playwright Owen Dunne and his wife

Actress Anna Stromberg, Actor Mike O'Neil, Actress Michelle Gagliano

Actress Anna Stromberg, Actor Mike O'Neil, Actress Michelle Gagliano

Linda Lavin, Director Steve Bakunas, Actress Anna Stromberg, Actor Mike O'Neil, Actress Michelle Gagliano and Playwright Owen Dunne

Jim Caruso and Linda Lavin

Jim Caruso, Stephen Sorokoff, Linda Lavin, Director Steve Bakunas and Billy Stritch

Jim Caruso, Stephen Sorokoff, Linda Lavin, Director Steve Bakunas and Billy Stritch

Jim Caruso, Stephen Sorokoff, Linda Lavin, Director Steve Bakunas and Billy Stritch

Jim Caruso, Stephen Sorokoff and Director Steve Bakunas

Jim Caruso, Linda Lavin, Director Steve Bakunas and Jamie deRoy

Jim Caruso, Linda Lavin, Nicky Silver and guests

Jim Caruso, Linda Lavin, Nicky Silver and guests

Robyn Goodman and Director Steve Bakunas

Bill Veloric, Jim Caruso and Linda Lavin

Bill Veloric and Linda Lavin

Bill Veloric and Linda Lavin

Bill Veloric, Jim Caruso and Linda Lavin

Jim Caruso and Linda Lavin

Jim Caruso and Linda Lavin

Director Steve Bakunas and his Family

Director Steve Bakunas and his Family with Playwright Owen Dunne

Linda Lavin with Director Steve Bakunas and Family

'Positions'