FIRST COUPLE by Jefferson Charles Beeker

A play in two acts.  Blair Tyler, a young gay Congressman, suddenly finds himself Vice President when his predecessor is forced to resign.  Before he and his partner, Jason Lawrence, a free-lance journalist, have time to adjust to Blair's new, very public role, the President of the United States resigns, propelling Blair and Jason into the White House.  The play reflects the current political climate as Blair and Jason seek recognition as a couple and the right wing threatens another constitutional amendment.

FIRST COUPLE examines in a humorous, as well as a touching way, what being thrown into public life does to the individual, as well as to a relationship.  When that couple happens to be gay, many of the motives, expectations, events and situations become all the more heightened. CAST: Blair Tyler, mid-forties, from Virginia; Jason Lawrence, mid- thirties, Jewish; William Archer, mid-forties, black, TV reporter; Sylvia Porter, Blair's Chief-of-Staff; Parker Hayes, early twenties, member of Blair's staff, assigned to Jason.

Photos from the Louisville production, 2008

Nominated for 8 LA Pride Theatre Awards, including Best Production

"Jefferson Beeker has the benefit of a great cast to speak his witty words."  "First Couple" is first rate."                                                                                     The Tolucan "...some of the wittiest and campiest dialogue heard on stage this year." "...a slick, smart and sophisticated...comedy."                                                                Archie Rothman, 4-Front "Jefferson Beeker's tender, funny play".                                                                      Los Angeles Magazine

FIRST COUPLE is available for production throughout the world and perusal copies may be obtained through the author.  Royalties will be quoted upon request.

FIRST COUPLE was originally presented at the Tiffany Theatre in Los Angeles, produced by Jeremy Bernard, Steven D. Green and Bill Huggins and directed by Jules Aaron.

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