THE SUM OF US

by David Stevens

June 13 - 22, 2025

THE SUM OF US is the final show of our current 8th season and was a hit Off Broadway in 1990. It was later made into a film starring Russell Crowe.  We’re calling it “a comedy about Family, Finding Love and Footy.”  This charming play explores the unusual relationship between an aging widower, Harry and his out-and-proud gay son, Jeff.  One evening after meeting up with a gardener named Greg in a local pub, Jeff brings him home and, of course, Harry decides to get to know Greg a little better - much to Jeff’s chagrin.  Greg isn’t out to his family and finds Harry’s interest in Jeff’s date most unusual and a bit unsettling.

Meanwhile, Harry also has a new flame in his life: a woman he has met through a dating service.  Will Joyce be put off by Jeff’s homosexuality, or will she accept him as warmly as his father does?  Will wedding bells ring for Harry & Joyce?  What does the future hold for all our characters?

"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." - Associated Press