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

Two men standing cheerfully in front of a scenic mountain background, with hiking gear including backpacks and a camera on a tripod in front of them.

Production Photos

Two men are sitting on stage in a conversation, with a table with a bottle of alcohol and glasses between them and a large backdrop with framed pictures and bookshelves.

by Nile Scott Studios and Maggie Hall

A theatrical stage with two actors standing close together in front of a colorful, abstract backdrop. A third person stands apart, facing them in profile, in a separate spotlight.
Two men on stage in front of a digital backdrop, one standing in the foreground talking on the phone and wearing a jacket, jeans, and sneakers, the other in the background standing on an elevated platform wearing an orange sports shirt and glasses.

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)