The Amazin' Jason

by Brittney S. Harris

After a devastating end to his HS football career, star HS senior quarterback Jason Dwyer sits with his Case Manager Derek Harmon and recounts the ill-fated night he watched his future slip through his fingers at the results of his opioid addiction. The Amazin' Jason, explores the startling reality of the opioid crisis facing the US Teen population and the strained societal demands of student-athletes.

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The Amazin' Jason

Character Information

1M- Black/African-American, late Teens
1M- Black/African-American, early to mid 30s
1M- Black/African-American, late 40s to 50s (V.O. only)
1M- White, late 40s to 50s (V.O. only)

Jason Dwyer

Star Student-Athlete; Headstrong, charming yet stubborn. Very physically expressive. Well-groomed, casually dressed.

Character Age

Late Teens

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

African American/Black

Character Gender Identity

Male
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Teens,
  
  20s
- Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
  
  Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Man
Mr. Derek Harmon

Case Manager; Dedicated, professional yet a little unorthodox. Clean-cut, professionally dressed.

Character Age

Early to Mid 30s

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

African American/Black

Character Gender Identity

Male
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s,
  
  60s,
  
  70s+
- Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
  
  Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Man

Development History

Type Reading, Organization Heritage Ensemble Theatre Company, Year 2022
Type Reading, Organization Fade to Black Play Fest, Year 2019

Awards

10 Minute Play Competition 2019

Fade to Black Play Fest

Selection

2019