BLACKS+PHATS

by Kevin Renn

Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the Black Panther Party; Michael Jackson? 'BLACKS+PHATS' is a satirical, vignette play about black cultural issues, body image, fetishism, and their representation in modern society. This quick witted comedy is sure to challenge your mind and tickle your comfort zone, touching on various themes like beauty ideals, relationship dynamics, and levels of attraction-all while...

Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the Black Panther Party; Michael Jackson? 'BLACKS+PHATS' is a satirical, vignette play about black cultural issues, body image, fetishism, and their representation in modern society. This quick witted comedy is sure to challenge your mind and tickle your comfort zone, touching on various themes like beauty ideals, relationship dynamics, and levels of attraction-all while attempting to find enlightenment in the stereotypes placed on black and full bodied people.

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BLACKS+PHATS

Character Information

  • PERFORMER 1
    -LOUVENIA BAILEY, MODEL ONE, MS. JOHNSON, BOBBI, BOOBOO, BARBRA, WIFE, WOMAN ONE, STUDENT, CO-WORKER, THE ACTOR
    30-50 yrs
    Black
    PHAT,
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • PERFORMER 2
    -MALE V.O., OTHA BILTMORE, BOBBY, MALIK, ISSAC, TYRONE, DESHAWN, MAN ONE, BARRY, TOKO
    20-30 yrs
    Black
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • PERFORMER 3
    -LILA WINTERS, MODEL TWO, MOTHER, DIAMOND, JUDGE, ANDRA, JILL, WOMAN TWO, EVE, AWARDS ANNOUNCER
    20-30 yrs
    Black
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • PERFORMER 4
    -MEREDITH TATE, JILLIAN, ELIZA, BROOKLYN, GEORGIA, GOULDI, PATTI, MARGARET, NARRORATOR, SALESWOMAN V.O.
    20-30 yrs
    White
    PHAT,
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • PERFORMER 5
    -GREGORY KNIGHT, FATHER, COLONEL, BRADEN, ATTICUS, MODEL THREE, HUEY, MAN TWO, OOZIE, CBS ANNOUNCER
    20-30 yrs
    Black
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male

Development History

  • Reading, (Independent), 2021
  • Reading, (Independent), 2020

Production History

  • University, Festival Playhouse @ Kalamazoo College, 2022