In a stunning display of unrivaled thespian-ship, members of a local asthma support group took to the stage on Friday and delivered their original one-act Inhale, Exhale, an examination into catching one’s breath. Like oxygen to lungs, the performance left the audience wanting more.

“It was so exciting!” said audience member Daisy Rain. “I didn’t realize breathing was important.”

The group dedicated over 900 hours to writing and producing the play. Musical scores included original renditions of, “It’s a Lot To Take In,” and “My Inhaler Disappears at Inconvenient Times,” as well as covers of songs by Weezer and Kelly Clarkson’s, “Catch My Breath.”

“I can breathe easier now that this is all over,” playwright Carlton Jaeger said between puffs of albuterol. “It took a lot out of me, but I think people are starting to understand that they shouldn’t take lung function lightly.”

The show revolved around a young protagonist named Eliza Livianos, a young woman inspired to respire despite society’s fast-paced, no-care-for-the-air attitude.

“Emissions may not inconvenience most on an average day, but for asthmatics, it can be a nightmare,” Livianos explained. “Just stepping outside can tighten the grip in your chest. Difficulty breathing is enough to keep your hands full, but I’d rather it be my lungs.”

Their respiratory story resonated with audiences all over Lincoln, having sold out for two consecutive weeks and counting. Many appreciated the unique nature of the play, seeing it as a breath of fresh air. Attendees were disappointed, however, to find out that a narcissist support group’s upcoming production of “I’m Too Good for This Stage” was canceled due to the entire cast’s vying for the lead role.