'I don't know what the hell I'm workin' for. Sometimes I sit in my apartment–all alone. And I think of the rent I'm paying. And it's crazy. But then, it's what I always wanted. My own apartment, a car, and plenty of women. And still, goddammit, I'm lonely.'
Happy Loman
I just finished season 3 of The Gilded Age. I finished season one back in 2022, but only picked back up to complete season 2 and 3 this winter and spring. One of my favorite characters is John "Jack" Trotter, the ambitious footman turned clockmaker. Actor Ben Ahlers plays John, and his engaging personality makes him stand out in a show with such a large cast.
Most of the storylines for the cast playing the household staff are 'filler' stories, written to be squeezed in between the main drama from the core families. Ahlers John however, had an interesting story, with an arc that was not only interesting, but changed the direction, and social position of the character. Although I'll miss seeing Agnes ask John to pour her tea, I look forward to seeing the writers have in store for the character.
Although Ahlers is usually seen in his footman's uniform on the show, Broadway audiences are getting a bare chested Ben on stage in Death of A Salesman. Ahlers, along with Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf and Christopher Abbott, (who I previously featured HERE:) star in the revival of the Arthur Miller play at the Winter Garden Theatre in a limited run until August 9th.
Below: Ahlers with Christopher Abbott 
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