WATCH YOUR PRONOUNS - one-act, grandfathers with young LGBTQ family members shares their inner turmoil.

by Tom Erb

ONE ACT (2M)
"Watch Your Pronouns" shows us two old friends gathering daily at their favorite park and sharing stories of their lives. However, on this particular day, their routine takes a different turn. Both friends courageously reveal their deepest, darkest, and most regrettable secrets, exposing their vulnerabilities in a way they never have before. One friend, a grandfather to a young transgender...

ONE ACT (2M)
"Watch Your Pronouns" shows us two old friends gathering daily at their favorite park and sharing stories of their lives. However, on this particular day, their routine takes a different turn. Both friends courageously reveal their deepest, darkest, and most regrettable secrets, exposing their vulnerabilities in a way they never have before. One friend, a grandfather to a young transgender individual, shares his inner turmoil and sadness. He grapples with losing the baby girl he once knew and loved as his granddaughter transitions into his grandson. Struggling to navigate this unfamiliar territory, he feels the weight of his son's instructions to "Watch His Pronouns" and longs for understanding and acceptance. The other friend harbors his own deep-seated pain stemming from the tragic loss of his son because of his unknowing biases toward his gay son. Through their profound losses and the power of their friendship, the two friends will embark on a journey where they find solace, compassion, and a renewed sense of empathy as they share their stories and offer each other new perspectives.

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WATCH YOUR PRONOUNS - one-act, grandfathers with young LGBTQ family members shares their inner turmoil.

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  • James Perry: WATCH YOUR PRONOUNS - one-act, grandfathers with young LGBTQ family members shares their inner turmoil. by Tom Erb
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    'Watch Your Pronouns' contributes to the ongoing dialogue about gender identity and acceptance. The play’s message is clear: love and understanding are paramount, and personal growth often requires confronting and overcoming one’s own prejudices.

    'Watch Your Pronouns' contributes to the ongoing dialogue about gender identity and acceptance. The play’s message is clear: love and understanding are paramount, and personal growth often requires confronting and overcoming one’s own prejudices.

    ”
  • Rich Helms: WATCH YOUR PRONOUNS - one-act, grandfathers with young LGBTQ family members shares their inner turmoil. by Tom Erb
    “

    I remember the first time I was asked my pronoun in a playwriting course. I had no idea what they were asking.

    This play tackles the family challenge of a grandchild being trans with intricate dialogue on the pronoun they wanted used. I could identify with George, not because I had an issue with trans people, but because like him I stumble with pronouns other than the obvious two used in the usual way. I found the conversation fascinating.

    Cliff is an interesting foil to George, asking the hard questions. I really enjoyed the play.

    I remember the first time I was asked my pronoun in a playwriting course. I had no idea what they were asking.

    This play tackles the family challenge of a grandchild being trans with intricate dialogue on the pronoun they wanted used. I could identify with George, not because I had an issue with trans people, but because like him I stumble with pronouns other than the obvious two used in the usual way. I found the conversation fascinating.

    Cliff is an interesting foil to George, asking the hard questions. I really enjoyed the play.

    ”
  • Morey Norkin: WATCH YOUR PRONOUNS - one-act, grandfathers with young LGBTQ family members shares their inner turmoil. by Tom Erb
    “

    Change does not come easily, particularly as we age. In this compelling drama, Tom Erb demonstrates this perfectly as we see in one case change comes too late. In the other case, there may still be time. Issues of gender identity and sexual orientation may cause confusion or worse between generations, but as this play movingly shows us, acceptance is the only path forward. Great roles for two older gentlemen.

    Change does not come easily, particularly as we age. In this compelling drama, Tom Erb demonstrates this perfectly as we see in one case change comes too late. In the other case, there may still be time. Issues of gender identity and sexual orientation may cause confusion or worse between generations, but as this play movingly shows us, acceptance is the only path forward. Great roles for two older gentlemen.

    ”
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