Theatergoers in the area will have an opportunity to see several Wilton talents spread their theatrical wings onstage at the “Broadway Bound Theatre Festival” in New Canaan.

“Flags,” by playwright Tom Mullen is being directed by Wilton resident Skip Ploss and includes Wilton’s Aiden Cannavino, Alexis Onthank, Anthony Presta, and Liam Gallary in the cast. Wiltonian Molly DeLuca is stage managing. (Fans may know Ploss from his work directing shows at the Wilton Playshop and Wilton Children’s Theater; both Ploss and Presta work for the Wilton Public Schools as well.

The festival’s description explains the show, set during World War II: “Chaos reigns near the end of the War in the Pacific so Gabriel sheds his wings to lead a band of Marines at Okinawa, thinking America to be the last, best hope for humanity. But when the platoon realizes the flag-raising at Iwo Jima was a publicity stunt designed to sell war bonds, they begin to question the righteousness of their cause. The women they’ve left behind cope with an uncertain future as their homeland teeters on the edge of bankruptcy and their lives and dreams remain in limbo.”

Cannavino plays ‘Archangel Gabriel,’ Presta plays ‘Mike,’ Onthank plays ‘Laverna,’ and Gallary plays ‘Marconi.’

Flags is one of seven new shows premiering at the festival. They are being presented at New Canaan’s Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny Park. Performances are on Thursday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 16 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 17 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $30, and can be purchased online. For more information on the festival, visit the Broadway Bound Festival website.  

  • Wilton’s Alexis Onthank (right) rehearses with fellow actors Erin Sullivan (center) of Greenwich and Lisa Dahlstrom (left) of Fairfield. Credit: Broadway Bound Theatre Festival
  • (L-R) Wilton’s own Aiden Cannavino and Liam Gallary rehearse for “Flags” Credit: Broadway Bound Theatre Festival
  • At right, Wilton’s Liam Gallary rehearses with Nick Ricci of Darien. Credit: Broadway Bound Theatre Festival
  • (L-R) Wiltonian Liam Gallary, Nick Ricci (Darien) and Wilton’s Anthony Presta rehearse Credit: Broadway Bound Theatre Festival
  • Wilton’s Alexis Onthank (left) rehearses with Erin Sullivan of Greenwich Credit: Broadway Bound Theatre Festival
  • Aiden Cannavino of Wilton rehearses for “Flags” at the Broadway Bound Theatre Festival Credit: Broadway Bound Theatre Festival