Lovefools: the Accidental Matchmakers

In “Lovefools: The Accidental Matchmakers,” by Skye Grace, the stage is set for a heartwarming tale of unexpected connections, budding romances, and found family.Meet Jack Kennedy, the charismatic golden boy of Auburn Heights High’s theater department. With a talent for singing, dancing, and acting, and a dad who happens to be the school’s musical director, Jack is adored by everyone in the artsy circles of his school. Despite his popularity, Jack struggles with his own feelings, yearning for a love like Romeo and Juliet’s, with a happier outcome, of course. His best friend Oliver is head over heels for him, but Jack feels guilty knowing that his heart lies elsewhere. He just hasn’t found her yet.Enter Emma Woods, a shy newcomer with a hidden past. Emma sees herself as too broken to open her heart again, so she conceals her pain with hiding behind her airpods and oversized hoodies. But her love for theater wins and against all odds, she auditions for the spring musical, revealing a remarkable voice and undeniable chemistry with Jack.As Jack falls first for Emma, she tries to stay just friends so no one gets hurt. When Emma’s bachelor dad Dylan crosses paths with Jack’s widowed father Cam, sparks fly between the two men. But knowing the school principal won’t approve of their relationship, they must navigate the challenges of keeping their relationship a secret while finding a different path to love and acceptance.Will Emma break free from her comfort zone and let Jack in? Can Cam and Dylan overcome the obstacles to find happiness together? In “Lovefools,” discover the power of love, friendship, and the potential for a perfect found family through life’s unexpected twists and turns.