Stealing Sam is a play about approaching “gay middle age” with as much dignity and humor as possible, in a culture of online dating and texting.
Sam and Jimmy have been friends for more than twenty-five years, and they were supposed to be facing “gay middle age” together. When Sam dies, it’s up to Jimmy to plan their final picnic. Jimmy steals Sam’s cremated remains from the funeral home and tries to give his friend the send-off he deserves.
Produced by Toronto Fringe (2013), TADA Theatre Festival (2014), and United Solo Theatre Festival (NYC, 2014)
Keywords: Toronto, Gay, HIV/AIDS, dating
Content note: Contains swearing, sexual references
Genre: Comedy/Drama
Run time: 60 minutes
Acts: 1
Male roles: 1
"Stealing Sam is, in brief, a knock-out, and will make you understand why Sam never let go."
- Jack Mauro, StageBuddy