
How an uncle who loves theater helped him achieve his dream
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Ryan J. Haddad has a new play called "Good Time Charlie".
This story tells his life and that of his uncle Charlie.
His uncle loved theater and musicals very much.
Ryan is a talented actor who has a physical disability.
He talks about his identity and his homosexuality in the play.
His uncle was also gay, but he lived in a difficult time.
Haddad compares their two experiences in this moving show.
Charlie encouraged Ryan to follow his dreams of being an artist.
Today, Ryan is famous in New York thanks to his talent.
The public loves this personal work about family.
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