Atlantic Theater Company Presents I Became We
The new stage production features a choir performing a first-person monologue in New York City.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Children’s Theater
The Atlantic Theater Company has officially launched its latest production, I Became We, at the Linda Gross Theater. Written by Mona Pirnot and directed by Sarah Benson, the play centers on the life of a woman in her mid-thirties.
Why it matters
The play introduces a unique narrative structure by utilizing a sixteen-person choir to deliver a first-person monologue. This innovative approach blends theatrical performance with classical choral composition to explore the character's experience.
The production features a cast of sixteen performers who serve as a choir. The central character's story follows the life of a woman in her mid-thirties.
The players
Atlantic Theater Company
An award-winning off-Broadway theater company based in New York City that focuses on producing new works and training actors.
Mona Pirnot
A playwright known for crafting modern narratives that explore contemporary themes and internal experiences.
Sarah Benson
A prominent theater director recognized for her work in experimental storytelling and innovative staging techniques.
Jack D. Coen
A composer who specializes in creating original scores and musical arrangements for theatrical and live stage productions.
The details
Directed by Sarah Benson, the performance utilizes plainspoken language set to the style of classical choral music composed by Jack D. Coen. The stage show at the Linda Gross Theater marks a creative shift in how the Atlantic Theater Company handles traditional monologue formats.
Timeline
October 27, 2026: Production details were released to the public.
Industry Dynamics
The production follows a pattern established by the 2013 experimental choral-theatre hybrid production of The Gospel at Colonus by integrating musical tradition with intimate narrative theater. This trend reflects a broader shift in the entertainment sector toward blending classical forms with modern monologue delivery.
Theatergoers can view the production at the Linda Gross Theater in New York City. The unique staging implies that audiences should prepare for a performance that prioritizes vocal delivery and collective storytelling over traditional dialogue exchanges.
The takeaway
The use of a choir to deliver a personal monologue demonstrates how theater companies are experimenting with group dynamics to explore individual narratives. Audiences interested in new staging methods may find this production a unique entry point into contemporary dramatic form.
Further reading
For more information on current performances in the city, visit the Children’s Theater section.
