10/09/2026
George and Jennie are in love, utterly perfect for each other, and are getting married. There are just a few problems: 1) They’ve only been dating for two weeks. 2) George’s beloved wife of twelve years just passed away. 3) Jennie has just gone through five years of counseling which culminated in a messy divorce. George’s brother, Leo, and Jennie’s friend, Faye, don’t have it any easier. Both of their marriages are in trouble, they’re worried about George and Jennie getting married too quickly, and the two of them are thinking about having an affair with each other. Neil Simon’s semi-autobiographical Chapter Two examines what it means to truly love someone else, and asks whether finding a soulmate can happen more than once in a lifetime.
• George Schneider — A recently widowed New York sportswriter who is still grieving his first wife when he meets Jennie. He is intelligent, witty, emotionally guarded, and conflicted about beginning a new relationship. Age: 30s - 40s Gender: Male.
• Jennie Malone — A successful actress who is divorced and initially reluctant to become involved with George because she recognizes that he is still mourning his wife. She is independent, direct, warm, and emotionally perceptive. Age: 30s-40s Gender: Female.
• Leo Schneider — George’s younger brother. He is a cheerful, outspoken Hollywood screenwriter who tries to push George back into dating and help him move forward after his wife’s death. Age: Late 20s - 40s Gender: Male.
• Faye Medwick — Jennie’s best friend and a fellow actress. She is married to Oscar and provides Jennie with advice, comic relief, and a sounding board for her concerns about George. Age: Late 20s - 40s Gender: Female.
