Man, Child

by James Mainard OConnell

Full Length. 1f, 2m, 1 optional f child. Jeremy and Kourtney seem to have their act together: nice home, two good jobs, and two great young kids. But when Jeremy's old friend, Stan, presses them to adopt his new baby, Kourtney and Jeremy need to decide whether it's time to expand their family and whether they agree on their family's future. And Stan needs to decide if it is time to grow up. Featuring comedic...

Full Length. 1f, 2m, 1 optional f child. Jeremy and Kourtney seem to have their act together: nice home, two good jobs, and two great young kids. But when Jeremy's old friend, Stan, presses them to adopt his new baby, Kourtney and Jeremy need to decide whether it's time to expand their family and whether they agree on their family's future. And Stan needs to decide if it is time to grow up. Featuring comedic banter and high dramatic stakes, this 3-hander packs a punch. The first Scene and first Act of this play are also separately available as 10-minute and one-act plays respectively under the title, "Surprise Visit."

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  • Wendy Vogel: Man, Child by James Mainard OConnell
    “

    This is a lovely play full of real family drama. Easy to produce, three actors and a unit set, this show has plenty of difficult moments for the actors to dig into. Highly recommend this show.

    This is a lovely play full of real family drama. Easy to produce, three actors and a unit set, this show has plenty of difficult moments for the actors to dig into. Highly recommend this show.

    ”
  • Kris Thompson: Man, Child by James Mainard OConnell
    “

    Family drama that's fresh, interesting, and full of surprises? That's not easy to pull off and so well done here. O'Connell gently lulled me into believing the title "Man, Child" tipped its hat to Stan but look out, because when he skillfully peels back the layers with witty dialogue and compelling action we also find Jeremy...awake but not yet fully grown. Would love to see this one produced.

    Family drama that's fresh, interesting, and full of surprises? That's not easy to pull off and so well done here. O'Connell gently lulled me into believing the title "Man, Child" tipped its hat to Stan but look out, because when he skillfully peels back the layers with witty dialogue and compelling action we also find Jeremy...awake but not yet fully grown. Would love to see this one produced.

    ”