Focus Arts Presents: “Why Didn’t I Get Married?”
An explosive new stage play from Alan Charles.
Why Didn’t I Get Married? is a provocative stage play that examines traditional religion’s longstanding attitudes towards married and unmarried persons. Through raw dialogue, powerful testimony, and moments of both tension and humour, the play challenges deep-rooted beliefs and how cultural expectations have shaped- and often limited – how individuals find acceptance within the church. At its heart, the play asks hard questions: Is the church living in the past?
What does the future hold for a church that refuses to evolve?
Should the church adapt to modern realities, or hold fast to traditional beliefs?
By confronting the gap between sacred teachings and lived experiences, Why Didn’t I Get Married? invites audiences into a necessary conversation about inclusion, faith, and the path forward for religious communities facing a changing world.
