PATIENCE

by Johnny G. Lloyd

Daniel plays solitaire. Professionally. He’s very good – some would say the best. But he thinks he's ready to retire and settle into his new house with his husband-to-be, Jordan. If only he can hold it together through one final match. A sports-inspired fantasia, PATIENCE is a mediation on Black excellence, next chapters, and playing a very long game alone.

Daniel plays solitaire. Professionally. He’s very good – some would say the best. But he thinks he's ready to retire and settle into his new house with his husband-to-be, Jordan. If only he can hold it together through one final match. A sports-inspired fantasia, PATIENCE is a mediation on Black excellence, next chapters, and playing a very long game alone.

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  • Andy Boyd: PATIENCE by Johnny G. Lloyd
    “

    I saw Patience last night, and I was not bored for one second, which is very rare for me. I admit that a play about solitaire did not initially sound thrilling to me, but the way that becomes a metaphor for how even in competitive activities you're always primarily competing with yourself was subtle but incredibly effective. It's also very funny and air-tight dramatically.

    I saw Patience last night, and I was not bored for one second, which is very rare for me. I admit that a play about solitaire did not initially sound thrilling to me, but the way that becomes a metaphor for how even in competitive activities you're always primarily competing with yourself was subtle but incredibly effective. It's also very funny and air-tight dramatically.

    ”

Production History

  • Professional, Second Stage Theater, 2022
  • Fringe, Corkscrew Theater Festival, 2019