PAST AND PRESENT: Cast members of “Now and Then,” a romantic “dramedy” by Sean Grennan, on stage through March 30 the Heritage Center in Morrisville, Pa.

ActorsNET presents Now and Then, Sean Grennan’s time-bending romantic “dramedy,” through March 30 at The Heritage Center in Morrisville, Pa.

Inspired by the word “énouement,” the play explores the bittersweet realization of how past choices have shaped the present, and invites audiences to reflect on the inevitability of time’s passage, reminding us that every moment — no matter how fleeting — holds the power to shape our journey.

“Now and Then is a touching and thought-provoking dramedy that delves into love, destiny, and the impact of our choices,” said Director Karolina Matyka. “As the story unfolds and past and present begin to blur for the characters, the audience is faced with profound questions about what truly matters in life and everything that goes into it like the power of love, the weight of regret, and the infinite possibilities that exist in every moment.”

The play is set in 1981 in Illinois. Just as Jamie (Ernie Albanesius) is closing Mulligan’s, a cozy Irish dive bar where he works, a desperate last-minute customer (Peter Kierst) offers him and his girlfriend Abby (Jenna Moschella) $2,000 to sit and have a drink with him. The play unfolds from there.

Performances are March 28 and 29 at 8 p.m., and March 30 at 2 p.m. The Heritage Center Theatre is at 635 North Delmorr Avenue, near the Calhoun Street Bridge. Visit actorsnetbucks.org for tickets.