Joshua Harmon’s 'Significant Other' highlights the trials of friendships moving on when you are not quite ready to, but most importantly features the perspective of Jordan, a gay man, at the center. In theatre, as well as other forms of media, it is difficult to find characters that represent the LGBTQ+ community in such universal, relatable experiences. For that reason, it was integral to put on this production at WPI. Though it faced some controversy regarding the use of problematic language, the production ultimately opened up conversations on representation, stereotypes in the media, and mental health. As much as Jordan’s story was important to tell, this production forced WPI’s theatre community to examine which plays are put on and who exactly is given the spotlight.

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Creator

• Lattanzi, Olivia L.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 22206
• E-project-050521-122417

Award

• Provost's MQP Award

Advisor

• Giapoudzi, Despoina

Year

• 2021

Date created

• 2021-05-05

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2023-01-19