Significant Other

SHOW SUMMARY
Jordan Berman would love to be in love, but that’s easier said than done. So until he meets Mr. Right, he wards off lonely nights with his trio of close girlfriends. But as singles’ nights turn into bachelorette parties, Jordan discovers that the only thing harder than finding love is supporting the loved ones around you when they do. From the critically acclaimed writer who brought you Bad Jews.

“Significant Other” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

DIRECTOR’S NOTE
Before talking to you about this show I think it is extremely important to acknowledge and affirm that I stand with my peers and friends who were arrested and brutalized at the hands of the Boston Police Department on the morning of April 25th as these students were practicing their right to protest and freedom of speech while advocating for liberation in Palestine and calling for an immediate and permanent cease-fire. This was a horrific and traumatizing event and as we attempt to heal, I’ve learned that we must find strength and comfort in our community. The family that we’ve built in this show has taught me exactly how to do that. I thank you for healing with us and allowing us space to share our art with you while doing so in a way that feels conscientious of the pain and fear that we’ve all experienced to varying degrees during this time. Most importantly, we must also emphasize the very thing that our students were advocating for as the genocide of the Palestinian people remains ongoing.

When it comes to love and dating, we’ve all been there – the butterflies, the awkward first dates, the constant wondering if we’ll ever find “the one.” But for those of us in the LGBTQ+ community, that journey takes some…let’s say, time. That’s where the Significant Other comes in. It’s a story that finally gives an honest, unvarnished look at the hilarious, heart-wrenching, wonderful mess that is navigating the queer dating scene. 

This welcomes everyone to experience what it’s truly like finding love as a queer person. With that being said, I welcome our straight audience members to gain a new understanding of the frustrations and unique challenges queer individuals face in their quest for love, and the differences between queer and straight relationships. I also invite my fellow queer community to look out for those relatable moments where this story speaks to your own journey of finding love.

But the show also emphasizes the everchanging love that comes with friendship. Queer people often rely on their friends as a ‘chosen family’ and as your chosen family changes, it alters your own life in one way or another. Significant Other simultaneously explores the romantic love that queer people seek for in relationships and the familial love felt between friends, and how that changes as we get older. All in all, Significant Other is a story of self-love and self-discovery. 

Significant Other is not only a play about the pursuit of love as a queer person but also a 2015 period piece. Let’s dive back into that time when we all celebrated legends like Alessia Cara, The Chainsmokers, and the iconic mustache trend.

With this insanely talented cast, you’re going to feel it all – the laughs, the frustrations, the 2015 flair, and those beautiful sparks of love. So we invite you into the world of Significant Other, where the gay best friend finally takes the spotlight.