Love is a Concept Invented by Poor People

Two people who have connected via online dating meet in person for the first time.

Two people who have connected via online dating meet in person for the first time.

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Love is a Concept Invented by Poor People

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  • Paul Donnelly: Love is a Concept Invented by Poor People

    What happens to a transactional relationship when the transactional nature is brought to the surface? This play explores that question with intelligence, wit and astringency.

    What happens to a transactional relationship when the transactional nature is brought to the surface? This play explores that question with intelligence, wit and astringency.

  • Viraj Shriwardhankar: Love is a Concept Invented by Poor People

    This was such an interesting, mature and complex take on an idea that's never used beyond a joke. It's unexpected, and intelligent, and leaves you finding new things the more you think about it.

    This was such an interesting, mature and complex take on an idea that's never used beyond a joke. It's unexpected, and intelligent, and leaves you finding new things the more you think about it.

  • Debra A. Cole: Love is a Concept Invented by Poor People

    I was surprised where this play went, and I loved it. Such a sharp and biting look at a transaction where both have their eyes wide open. The dialogue was well-paced, natural, and thought-provoking. EXCELLENT!

    I was surprised where this play went, and I loved it. Such a sharp and biting look at a transaction where both have their eyes wide open. The dialogue was well-paced, natural, and thought-provoking. EXCELLENT!

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Character Information

  • Branson Thomstead
    A millionaire business tycoon.
    Character Age
    40s-50s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Assigned male at birth
  • Mel Winther
    A broke business school student.
    Character Age
    19-20
    Character Gender Identity
    Cis female

Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Pacific Play Company, Year 2023
  • Type Workshop, Organization Graduate Creative Writing Workshop at the University of New Orleans, Year 2015

Production History

  • Type Community Theater, Organization The Company: A Saint Bernard Community Theatre, Year 2019