Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love

Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love is a 1989 stage play written by Canadian playwright Brad Fraser.

Set in Edmonton, Alberta, the comedy-drama follows the lives of several sexually frustrated "thirty-somethings" who try to learn the meaning of love — during a time in which a serial killer is terrorizing the city.

Robert, a bartender who takes an interest in Candy Sal, a past friend of David's.

Using and subverting elements of various genres, including thriller, situation comedy and grade-B horror film, the piece is written with cynical humor, but is serious in tone.

[1] The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre's 1992 production starred Erica Ehm as Benita and Derek Aasland as Kane.

1996 omnibus publication of Brad Fraser 's screenplay and original stage play.
Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love,
Produced by Workshop West Theatre, 1990
Directed by Brad Fraser
Designed by David Skelton.