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LOVE SONG
In the Robert S. Marx Theatre
October 21, 2008 - November 21, 2008
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By John Kolvenbach
This quirky romantic comedy celebrates the rich rewards of embracing life and love. Beane exiled himself from life years ago. His well-meaning sister Joan continually attempts to help him, but he stubbornly resists.When Joan suddenly finds her brother blissfully in love, she tries to unravel the story behind his surprising happiness and a mysterious new soul-mate. Fast-moving, funny and wonderfully compassionate, Love Song is a rhapsody to the power of love in all its forms.
Love Song is suitable for adult audiences. It contains strong adult language and mature themes. For more information, please see the Content Advisory.


Cast
Designers, Authors, & Crew
Beane:
Joseph Parks
Joan:
Gabra Zackman
Harry:
Mark Boyett
Molly:
Amy Tribbey
Waiter:
Jeremy Larson
By:
John Kolvenbach
Director:
Michael Evan Haney
Set Designer:
Narelle Sissons
Costume Designer:
Gordon DeVinney
Lighting Designer:
Justin Townsend
Sound Designer/Composer:
Fabian Obispo
A Rhapsody of Love
Beane is an oddball.

Q&A: An Interview with John Kolvenbach
Playwright John Kolvenbach shares his inspiration behind Love Song.

The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park wants your theatergoing experience to be as enjoyable as possible. Following is a list of content within LOVE SONG that may be of concern to some members of our audience. Please understand that some information may give away surprises within the story. The information is provided to help you make informed decisions. Keep in mind that the language and themes outlined below, taken out of context, may seem more offensive than they would be within the context of the actual play. This information will continue to be updated until the opening of the show.
Summary

Love Song is suitable for adult audiences. It contains strong adult language and mature themes.
Synopsis

Beane is an oddball: a toll booth worker who exiled himself from life several years ago, he is staunchly minimalistic (his apartment holds a lamp, an armchair, a cup, a spoon and a table … and almost nothing else) and a bit of a hermit (he’s prone to sitting alone and silently in his apartment with barely any light and nothing to occupy his time). As the walls begin to (very literally) close in on Beane in his sparse apartment, his well-meaning sister, Joan, attempts to ease him out of his chronically introverted shell. Content to live an asocial life, he stubbornly resists her efforts as consistently as she offers them. When a burglary on his sparse apartment results in a sudden change in Beane’s demeanor, his sister is baffled. The former recluse claims that Molly, his new love (and his burglar), has brought him to life, and Joan vows to unravel the story behind his surprising happiness and mysterious new soul mate. As Beane’s new lust for life swells (even a turkey sandwich receives some hefty appreciation), it spreads to his family as well, reigniting the relationship between his often controlling, career-obsessed sister and her husband, Harry. Beane’s new lease on life experiences some turmoil when the existence of his new love comes into question. While his sister questions his mental state, Beane struggles to determine whether what he has discovered with Molly is truly what he thought it was. John Kolvenbach’s script urges Beane and the audience to question whether reality is always something to be grasped, and this quirky romantic comedy celebrates the rich rewards of embracing life and love. Fast-moving, funny and wonderfully compassionate, Love Song is a rhapsody to the power of love in all its forms.
Adult Language

Love Song contains the use of strong adult language. This includes the colloquial use of variations of the word “f**k” as an oath, an adjective or to describe sexual activity (33 times), “s**t “, “horses**t”, or “dips**t” (8 times), “dam*” or “goddam*” (4 times), “bast*rd” (twice), “ass” (3 times), “hell” (3 times), “piss” (twice), as well as several expressions invoking God’s name (“Jesus Christ” or “God”).
Violence

One character threatens to slap and hit another character several times. References are made to the destruction of property, arson, kidnapping, torture and one character recounts past burglaries she has committed in detail.
Drugs/Alcohol/Smoking

Characters are seen (or simulated) drinking onstage. Numerous references are also made to the consumption of alcohol and the use of cigarettes, marijuana and heroin.
Sexual References/Nudity

Two characters kiss on stage. References are made to the act of sexual intercourse, nudity and masturbation.
Other Mature Themes

The mental health of several characters is brought into question.
Running Time

LOVE SONG is performed without an intermission.