Instead, the board becomes distracted by preparations for its biannual gala, a second vice chair’s half-birthday celebration, and the chaotic confinement of an anti-development coalition in a bathroom.

Behind the humor, the production aims to give New Yorkers practical information about flood preparedness and resiliency. Developed in close partnership with NYC Emergency Management and the Waterfront Alliance, the performances will pair entertainment with flood-preparedness resources, information, and calls to action.