Cody originated the role of Nathan
For fifty years, P. Carl lived as a girl and then a queer woman, building a career and a loving marriage while waiting to realize himself in full. When he decides to affirm his gender, his transition puts everything—family, career, friendships—at stake. “This moving narrative illuminates the joy, courage, necessity, and risk-taking of his gender transition” (Kirkus), and poses the question: When we change, can the people we love come with us?
American Repertory Theater, World-Premiere
Becoming a Man
Production Photos
by Nile Scott Studios and Maggie Hall
Show Information
World-Premiere, Loeb Drama Center
Directed by Diane Paulus
Written by P. Carl
Cast: Petey Gibson, Justiin Davis, Susan Rome, Stacey Raymond, Cody Sloan
Casting by Victor Vazquez, CSA / X Casting
Scenic Design by Emmie Finckel
Costume Design by Qween Jean
Lighitng Design by Cha See
Music & Sound Design by Paul James Prendergast
Video Design by Brittany Bland
Associate Direction by Lyam B. Gabel
Praise for Becoming a Man
“...doing terrific scene work… Cody Sloan as Nathan, Carl’s longtime confidante…”
- R. Scott Reedy, Broadway World (2024)
“Cody Sloan…is featured marvelously as Nathan…”
- Kevin T. Baldwin, METRMAG (2024)
“An unforgettable experience…expanding the scope of empathy…”
- Deborah Barlow, Slow Muse (2024)