In Samuel D. Hunter’s The Whale, we meet Charlie, a morbidly obese man trying desperately to reconnect with his estranged daughter after the loss of his boyfriend years ago caused Charlie to slowly eat himself to death. Everyone responds to loss differently, and while Charlie’s story may be an extreme example of how devastating loss can lead to self destructive behavior, it is also a story of loss leading to a renewed desire to connect with those you love. Before you come to the play, learn more about the work of this remarkable young playwright who eloquently captures a dying father trying to teach his daughter about empathy and understanding.
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