Learn to Live
Tom and Mike meet annually in secret, sharing a brief escape from their everyday lives. When Mike reveals life-changing news, their fragile arrangement begins to crack. As emotions rise, they must confront the truth about their connection—and whether desire alone is enough to sustain it.
David J. Valdez is an award-winning freelance director based in Tampa, Florida. He has directed at Asolo Rep, Urbanite Theatre, Jobsite Theater, University of South Florida, Carrollwood Cultural Center, and more. He serves on Hillsborough County’s Public Art Committee and the boards of Metro Inclusive Health and Florida Thespians, where he also adjudicates. His Valdez-King Florida Thespians Scholarship supports students attending a Florida public university to major in theatre and minor in business or engineering. This fall, he directs Alice by Heart at University of South Florida. He holds an MFA from Florida State University and is new to playwriting—so be kind.
