The Last of Jack (One Act)

by Paul Donnelly

Two older men grapple with the difficulty of forming a friendship later in life.

Two older men grapple with the difficulty of forming a friendship later in life.

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The Last of Jack (One Act)

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  • H. Avery: The Last of Jack (One Act)

    With the death of third spaces and the gay bar being the only tried and true place to find queer community, there is some very rich commentary about battling addiction, navigating queer relationships, aging, masculinity, and making friends- and it is all masterfully done. The characters are somewhat petty and very sweet, and ultimately very dear. A beautiful play.

    With the death of third spaces and the gay bar being the only tried and true place to find queer community, there is some very rich commentary about battling addiction, navigating queer relationships, aging, masculinity, and making friends- and it is all masterfully done. The characters are somewhat petty and very sweet, and ultimately very dear. A beautiful play.

  • John Busser: The Last of Jack (One Act)

    Well, that was satisfying! Paul Donnelly's character piece hooked me from the start and didn't let go. I was utterly charmed by this slowly developing friendship. It wasn't flashy or filled with world-shattering revelations. No, it had something much more relatable. Two men, finding their way through the darkness of old age and loneliness manage to pass each other and establish a small connection. One that builds throughout the play. And the audience gets to take the journey with them. Solid writing and characters to root for. What more can you ask?

    Well, that was satisfying! Paul Donnelly's character piece hooked me from the start and didn't let go. I was utterly charmed by this slowly developing friendship. It wasn't flashy or filled with world-shattering revelations. No, it had something much more relatable. Two men, finding their way through the darkness of old age and loneliness manage to pass each other and establish a small connection. One that builds throughout the play. And the audience gets to take the journey with them. Solid writing and characters to root for. What more can you ask?

  • Ryan Vaughan: The Last of Jack (One Act)

    The first word that comes to mind is "real." This piece takes the time to pour into the development of a real relationship. As opposed to setting it up quickly so you have it for the rest of the play. This play is so relatable because these men move at the pace needed to set up a truly caring relationship. And the pace allows the audience and reader time to truly get to know, love, and care about these characters. This piece is a masterclass in character development. So well done.

    The first word that comes to mind is "real." This piece takes the time to pour into the development of a real relationship. As opposed to setting it up quickly so you have it for the rest of the play. This play is so relatable because these men move at the pace needed to set up a truly caring relationship. And the pace allows the audience and reader time to truly get to know, love, and care about these characters. This piece is a masterclass in character development. So well done.

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Character Information

  • Bartender/Phillipe
    An attractive younger man,
    Character Age
    20s or 30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Don
    An embittered alcoholic
    Character Age
    60s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Mick
    A man struggling to come out late in life.
    Character Age
    60s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male