Seven Polaroids of Men's Bottoms: A Cautionary Tale

by John Adams

A flustered, young executive finds more than he expected when he sneaks onto a golf course in the middle of the night to dig up his grandmother’s long-buried box of mementos. (Don’t worry – everyone remains fully clothed!)

A flustered, young executive finds more than he expected when he sneaks onto a golf course in the middle of the night to dig up his grandmother’s long-buried box of mementos. (Don’t worry – everyone remains fully clothed!)

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Seven Polaroids of Men's Bottoms: A Cautionary Tale

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  • Paul Donnelly: Seven Polaroids of Men's Bottoms: A Cautionary Tale by John Adams
    “

    Gideon's mission to fulfill his Grammy's last request leads to comic complications and a life liberating recognition. Charming Jax facilitates both. It is a delight to learn about Grammy's colorful life and the advice that Gideon seems finally to take. This play is a real charmer.

    Gideon's mission to fulfill his Grammy's last request leads to comic complications and a life liberating recognition. Charming Jax facilitates both. It is a delight to learn about Grammy's colorful life and the advice that Gideon seems finally to take. This play is a real charmer.

    ”
  • Philip Middleton Williams: Seven Polaroids of Men's Bottoms: A Cautionary Tale by John Adams
    “

    I've been a fan of John Adams' work for years with his wry look at life and always through the lens of intelligent humor and very relatable and often hilarious stories. In this short piece presented at the Midwest Dramatists Conference 2024, he introduces us to Gideon and Jax; Gideon the uptight protector of certain secrets, and Jax, a young man with charm and sex appeal that gives Gideon more to think about than just finding what he's looking for. A gem on all counts. (10/5/24)

    I've been a fan of John Adams' work for years with his wry look at life and always through the lens of intelligent humor and very relatable and often hilarious stories. In this short piece presented at the Midwest Dramatists Conference 2024, he introduces us to Gideon and Jax; Gideon the uptight protector of certain secrets, and Jax, a young man with charm and sex appeal that gives Gideon more to think about than just finding what he's looking for. A gem on all counts. (10/5/24)

    ”
  • Whim Productions: Seven Polaroids of Men's Bottoms: A Cautionary Tale by John Adams
    “

    Whim Productions was proud to facilitate workshops on this play and present it as part of our LGBTQ+ short play showcase, Alphabet Soup: Theater from Queer Voices in 2024.

    Whim Productions was proud to facilitate workshops on this play and present it as part of our LGBTQ+ short play showcase, Alphabet Soup: Theater from Queer Voices in 2024.

    ”

Character Information

Two male-presenting actors, ideally played by queer actors
  • Jax
    Male; early to mid-20s; handsome, muscular and laid-back; wears low-cut jeans, work boots, and a grey t-shirt that rides up just a bit at times, revealing red Calvin Klein underwear; carries a pair of manual hedge trimmers; starts the play with earbuds in his ears

    Ideally played by a queer actor
    Early to mid-20s
    male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Gideon
    Male; early to mid-20s; cute but nervous and uptight; wears an expensive Tom Ford (or similar looking) suit, now splattered with mud; has a fanny pack slung around his waist; carries a shovel

    Ideally played by a queer actor
    Early to mid-20s
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male

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