Ain't That The Way Love's Supposed To Be?

by Mattie Tindall

Al and Charlie have returned to summer camp after a year apart – a little bit older and not at all wiser. On their first day back, Al meets a new camper named Jessie. Jessie’s cool and funny and gay and cute. Al is unprepared. New love and new beginnings follow.

Al and Charlie have returned to summer camp after a year apart – a little bit older and not at all wiser. On their first day back, Al meets a new camper named Jessie. Jessie’s cool and funny and gay and cute. Al is unprepared. New love and new beginnings follow.

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Ain't That The Way Love's Supposed To Be?

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  • Joshua Taylor Piper: Ain't That The Way Love's Supposed To Be? by Mattie Tindall
    “

    An adorable time capsule of a play and a reflection on that place that brings back so many special memories, good and bad. Also, as someone who wrote a play about people around a campfire that also has music I’m very very bias to this play, I’m aware. The song choice is always immaculate and tells you exactly how the play should feel. It’s a wonderful guide map of music that ties this play in a wonderful bow. Would love to see a production of this:)

    An adorable time capsule of a play and a reflection on that place that brings back so many special memories, good and bad. Also, as someone who wrote a play about people around a campfire that also has music I’m very very bias to this play, I’m aware. The song choice is always immaculate and tells you exactly how the play should feel. It’s a wonderful guide map of music that ties this play in a wonderful bow. Would love to see a production of this:)

    ”

Character Information

  • Musician
    Self-explanatory. Charismatic.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • Al
    A little clueless, but in an endearing way.
    15
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Jessie
    A little mysterious, but in an inviting way.
    16
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Charlie
    A little nervous, but in a charming way.
    15
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • Allie
    Al as a 21-year-old counselor. No longer clueless.
    21
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Jay
    Jessie as a 22-year-old counselor. Just as mysterious.
    22
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Chandler
    Charlie as a 21-year-old counselor. Still a little nervous.
    21
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary

Development History

  • Workshop, The Tank, 2024

Production History

  • Professional, New York Theatre Festival – Theater Latea, 2024
  • University, Davidson College, 2024