The play is inspired by the romantic courtship of the playwright’s parents, U.S. Army Captain Jack Ludwig and aspiring actress Louise Rabiner. Set up as pen pals by their parents, these two strangers exchange letters during World War II.
Jack is quiet and serious, focused on his Army medical duties in Oregon, while Louise is lively, witty, and chasing a Broadway career in New York City. Despite their contrasting personalities and the miles between them, a deep and genuine affection begins to grow.
As their correspondence continues, the two share details of their lives, dreams, and worries, especially as the war escalates. With plans to meet in person, circumstances, like the war, keep getting in the way.
Their letters are filled with humor, vulnerability, and longing, offering an intimate glimpse into how two people can fall in love without ever meeting in person. What will their future hold?
