Love's Labors

by Sheila Cowley

Charlie's done everything his father said would make him a good man - work hard, get married, raise a family. Jack's a doctor and almost a hermit, since his longtime partner left town. When their work lives connect, Charlie has to face fears and desires he's been struggling against all his life. Fathers, sons and masculinity, an exploration of how life resonates throughout a family.

Charlie's done everything his father said would make him a good man - work hard, get married, raise a family. Jack's a doctor and almost a hermit, since his longtime partner left town. When their work lives connect, Charlie has to face fears and desires he's been struggling against all his life. Fathers, sons and masculinity, an exploration of how life resonates throughout a family.

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Love's Labors

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  • Cheryl Bear: Love's Labors

    A powerful look at our ability to be true to ourselves in a world of expectations we're afraid we wouldn't live up to. Well done.

    A powerful look at our ability to be true to ourselves in a world of expectations we're afraid we wouldn't live up to. Well done.

Character Information

  • Charlie
    Carpenter
    Character Age
    40s-50s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    White
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Jack
    Doctor
    Character Age
    40s-50s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Bertie
    Charlie's best friend.
    Character Age
    30s-60s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Sarah
    Charlie's wife.
    Character Age
    40s-50s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    White
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Daniel
    Charlie's son.
    Character Age
    20s-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    White
    Character Gender Identity
    Male

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization American Stage, St Petersburg, Year 2012
  • Type Reading, Organization Alliance of Resident Theatres, Manhattan - hosted by Brooklyn's Reverie Productions, Year 2012