He has several plays of his own floating about and jurors’ plays for competitions. He also freelances as a dramaturge and a director. He supplements his theatre/teaching income by doing renovations and odd carpentry jobs. John has had a rough ride in life, but he creates most of his own problems; mainly by having a rather arrogant attitude. When a young, budding playwright hires him to critique a play he has written, a bond forms between them, a bond of healing and awakening.