A monologue by Gordon Blitz
From the novel Converso Jews: A Hidden Family Story
Pablo's Confession is an intimate, vulnerable monologue that explores the complexities of love, commitment, and temptation. In this piece, Pablo confesses to his partner Isaac about an encounter with Bernardo, a man who shares Pablo's religion, race, and generation.
The monologue captures a pivotal moment of honesty in an interfaith, interracial, and intergenerational same-sex relationship. Through Pablo's words, we witness the tension between desire and devotion, the loneliness that can exist within partnership, and the possibility of forgiveness and reconciliation.
Written by Gordon Blitz and drawn from his novel Converso Jews: A Hidden Family Story, this work honors the complexity of LGBTQ+ narratives and the rich cultural heritage that shapes identity, desire, and love.
Physical presence doesn't always guarantee emotional connection. The monologue explores how unspoken feelings and distance can create vulnerability even in committed relationships.
Bernardo represents shared cultural background, similar age, and a different sexual energy. The monologue examines the tension between familiarity and newness.
The struggle between monogamy and the desire for variety, between loyalty and curiosity, forms the emotional core of Pablo's confession.
The concept of "mensch"—a person of integrity—becomes redemptive. The monologue ends with hope for reconciliation and deeper connection.
Gordon Blitz is a multi-media creative artist, novelist, playwright, and performer. After forty years as an accountant, he retired in 2017 and became a passionate writing machine. As a senior LGBTQ+ man, Gordon brings a unique and authentic voice to contemporary theater and literature.
His work explores themes of identity, heritage, love, and resilience. Converso Jews: A Hidden Family Story is a historical fiction novel that weaves together the complexities of religious identity, cultural heritage, and personal relationships.Pablo's Confession is a powerful monologue extracted from this larger narrative.
Gordon's work has been performed and celebrated in theaters across the country, and his writing continues to resonate with audiences seeking authentic, nuanced explorations of LGBTQ+ life and experience.