A SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. TITLE
The Sum of Us
Full-Length Play, Comedy / 1f, 3m
David Stevens
"A father-son play with a big heart. Its first act has plenty of laughs, while the second half balances humor and pathos and includes a surprising conclusion [...] ought to run in resident theaters and summer stock for years to come." - Variety
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Cast Size
1f, 3m
Details
Summary
A hit Off Broadway and later a film starring Russell Crowe, this play by gifted Australian writer David Stevens explores the volatile relationship between an aging widower and his gay son. After meeting in a local pub, Jeff and a young gardener, Greg, hit it off and begin to date. When he meets Jeff’s stubborn, opinionated dad, however, Greg begins to back off. Meanwhile, Dad also has a new flame: a woman he met through a dating service. Put off by Jeff’s homosexuality, prosaic Joyce, too, pulls away, just before Dad suffers a stroke.
Media
"A father son play with a big heart. Its first act has plenty of laughs, while the second half balances humor and pathos and includes a surprising conclusion...ought to run in resident theaters and summer stock for years to come." - Variety
"An old fashioned play in the best sense. There's a real story and fully developed characters an audience can care about." - AP
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
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