Wingman

by Gretchen Suarez-Pena

Dr. Anthony Warren has broken the code to dating: You just have to read a person's mind. This brilliant biochemist has found a way to tap into telepathy. He capitalizes on this by helping awkward nerds woo the mate of their dreams, but what happens when Tony ends up falling for one of his client's love interests?

Dr. Anthony Warren has broken the code to dating: You just have to read a person's mind. This brilliant biochemist has found a way to tap into telepathy. He capitalizes on this by helping awkward nerds woo the mate of their dreams, but what happens when Tony ends up falling for one of his client's love interests?

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Wingman

Character Information

One woman plays three characters. Two of the characters play one additional small role to their main role.
  • Tony
    Black Male, 20s-30s, a cocky biochemist with the hidden talent of reading women's minds. The perfect wingman.
    20-40
    African American/Black
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Nick
    Latinx/Hispanic Male, 20s-30s, Tony's client. A nerdy, awkward guy. Also doubles as Client 1.
    20-40
    Hispanic
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Victoria
    Latinx/Hispanic Female, 20s-30s, a lawyer. Smart and beautiful. Nick's love interest. Her voiceover can be prerecorded or can be spoken in real time by another actress. Also doubles as Woman 1.
    20-40
    Hispanic
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Janet
    Black Female, 20s-30s, Victoria's best friend. Doubles as Monica, Tony's cousin. Doubles as Vanessa, Tony's love interest. Doubles as Woman Two.
    20-40
    African American/Black
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman

Development History

  • Reading, Polk State College, 2021

Production History

  • Professional, New Generational Theatrical, 2022

Awards

  • John Cauble Region 2
    Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
    Finalist
    2023