Dear Jack, Dear Louise
August 20 – August 31, 2025
By Ken Ludwig
A joyous story of a heartwarming courtship.
This amusing and poignant love story is based on the real-life courtship of Ludwig’s parents. Shy and steady, Jack is a military doctor stationed far from home. Nudged by his matchmaking parents, Jack strikes up a correspondence with the outgoing Louise, an aspiring singer and dancer living in Manhattan. The unlikely pair quickly take to each other, and through their witty and deeply personal letters, their connection blossoms, overcoming the distance between them.
“An affecting love letter to unlikely romance… a poignant, funny tribute to the enduring power of human connection.” — The Washington Post
“An intimate play with tremendous breadth… Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear Louise plumbs the depths of human courage, commitment, and connection when the world and your heart are at stake.” — DC Metro Theater Arts
Ken Ludwig is the award-winning playwright of Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, Lend Me A Tenor, The Game’s Afoot, A Fox on the Fairway and many more.
Notes: Patrons with specific content concerns should contact the Box Office directly with questions.
Reminder: For the comfort and enjoyment of all our patrons, we kindly ask that children under 5 years old not attend our performances. No babes in arms will be allowed in the theater. Thank you for your understanding!
Ticket Prices
$50, $53 & $56. Students 18 and under receive a 50% discount.
Show Times
8:00 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, except for August 31st at 2:00 p.m.
Run Time
One hour and 45 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.
Wheelchairs/Walkers/Scooters
Accessible seating (wheelchairs and walkers etc.) with no stairs is available in Row K. Every row, other than Row K has a step(s). Please phone the Box Office for the availability of accessible seating in Row K.
Assisted Listening System
Assisted Listening Devices (ALD) amplify and clarify sound by cutting down ambient noise. Peninsula Players is equipped with a Hearing Loop in rows A to S and an FM-based ALD system in the balcony rows AA and BB. Patrons who require an ALD may visit the Canteen before the show. Reservations are not necessary. These devices are offered free of charge on a first-come-first-served basis. A driver’s license or ID with printed address is required as a security deposit.