SHORT PLAY
Romantic Drama
Romantic Drama
A second chance at first love requires both fantasy and hope
as these characters delve into the joys and struggles of
queer love across generations.
And as reality and memory blur, they all rediscover
the possibility of a new story,
embracing the imperfect beauty of life and love.
as these characters delve into the joys and struggles of
queer love across generations.
And as reality and memory blur, they all rediscover
the possibility of a new story,
embracing the imperfect beauty of life and love.
CHARACTER INFORMATION
Ray - 60s & older / Any gender
Young Ray - Late teens & 20s / Any gender
Sam- 60s & older / Any gender
Young Sam - Late teens & 20s / Any gender
Young Ray - Late teens & 20s / Any gender
Sam- 60s & older / Any gender
Young Sam - Late teens & 20s / Any gender
THEMES
LGBTQ romance, Intergenerational connections, Queer community
LGBTQ romance, Intergenerational connections, Queer community
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
WINNER
The Edward Allan Baker Best Play Award, Know Theatre, NY - 2025
REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS
“A lovely play about rekindling first love years later...by an author who writes with clarity and emotion. I saw the play and it works very well on stage. Simplicity, yet rendered with heart. Well done!”
(Bruce Karp)
(Bruce Karp)
“This tender and affirming play looks at the power of memories to open up the possibility of finding love later in life. Sam and Ray and their younger selves are sympathetic and well-drawn characters. It is heartening to see them embrace the possibility of hope.”
(Paul Donnelly)
(Paul Donnelly)
“This is a beautiful piece of art highlighting the human experience. Young love, hidden love, lost love, and finding love again...John has explored insecurities tempered with time and maturity. He has wrapped it up in the renewed hope that accompanies this maturity and the changing times. This is a memorable story sure to stay with the audience/readers.”
(Kathy Rasmussen)
(Kathy Rasmussen)
PRODUCTIONS
KNOW Theatre, NY - 2025