Ryan J. Haddad's 'Good Time Charlie' Explores Gay Uncle's Coming Out Story
The play 'Good Time Charlie' by Ryan J. Haddad juxtaposes his own relatively straightforward coming out journey with the challenging experience faced by his uncle Charlie, who struggled for acceptance from his parents as a gay man a generation prior. An article in The New York Times on October 8, 2026, explored this production, highlighting how a supportive, theater-loving gay uncle can provide valuable guidance to those finding their way in New York.
Key facts
- Ryan J. Haddad is the playwright behind 'Good Time Charlie'
- The play pairs Ryan's relatively easy coming out with Charlie's fraught experience a generation earlier
- Charlie's parents took a painfully long time to accept him as gay
- The New York Times published its theater article on October 8, 2026
- The story is set against navigating New York
Entities
Artists
- Ryan J. Haddad
- Charlie
Institutions
- The New York Times
Locations
- New York
- United States