Come on, ref!

by Bram Hartman

10 minute play. A newly widowed gay dad attends his son's soccer match. He meets another parent, who pushes him to live a little and get more engaged.

10 minute play. A newly widowed gay dad attends his son's soccer match. He meets another parent, who pushes him to live a little and get more engaged.

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Come on, ref!

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  • Christopher Plumridge: Come on, ref!

    Having been a soccer (I'm British, its football to us) stepdad, I can relate well to this play. What starts as a first meet on the touch line of their sons football match, soon turns a lot deeper as both mens stories unfold. I feel this is the start of a great friendship where Saturday morning beers are shared. Very good! (BTW in the UK at kids football, it is now almost forbidden for parents to shout at the ref haha!)

    Having been a soccer (I'm British, its football to us) stepdad, I can relate well to this play. What starts as a first meet on the touch line of their sons football match, soon turns a lot deeper as both mens stories unfold. I feel this is the start of a great friendship where Saturday morning beers are shared. Very good! (BTW in the UK at kids football, it is now almost forbidden for parents to shout at the ref haha!)

  • Marilyn Ollett: Come on, ref!

    Male bonding on the sidelines of their kids soccer game. Chet's relaxed acceptance and 'she'll be right, mate' attitude is what self-doubting Keith needs to hear. A charming, well paced piece that would grace any festival.

    Male bonding on the sidelines of their kids soccer game. Chet's relaxed acceptance and 'she'll be right, mate' attitude is what self-doubting Keith needs to hear. A charming, well paced piece that would grace any festival.

  • George Sapio: Come on, ref!

    I very much like this play. It's true, warm, and would make an excellent addition to any evening of short work. Bram catches the pathos but concentrates on the humanity and we come out of this thinking things might just actually turn out all right. I hope this gets loads of productions.

    I very much like this play. It's true, warm, and would make an excellent addition to any evening of short work. Bram catches the pathos but concentrates on the humanity and we come out of this thinking things might just actually turn out all right. I hope this gets loads of productions.

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Character Information

The play is written for 2 "Dads," however the play could easily adapt to any parent with the appropriate pronouns accompanied.
  • Chet
    A regular soccer dad.
    Character Age
    30-40
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Keith
    A new soccer dad.
    Character Age
    30-40
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male

Production History

  • Type Community Theater, Organization Actors' Theatre of Santa Cruz - 8 Tens @ 8 Festival, Year 2024