For the Dark-Skinned Movie Going People of The World

by Steve Harper

SHORT PLAY. Jasmine, a pop star, has gone all undercover (as a maid) and let herself into Karl's hotel room in order to convince him to give her a part in his new feature film, but Karl unleashes an attitude about "non-actors" in movies that sets off a comic battle of opinions in this sparkling and punchy script. (1W, 1M)

SHORT PLAY. Jasmine, a pop star, has gone all undercover (as a maid) and let herself into Karl's hotel room in order to convince him to give her a part in his new feature film, but Karl unleashes an attitude about "non-actors" in movies that sets off a comic battle of opinions in this sparkling and punchy script. (1W, 1M)

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  • Steven G. Martin: For the Dark-Skinned Movie Going People of The World by Steve Harper
    “

    This is how you write character, stakes, and conflict.

    Jasmine and Karl, protagonists in Steve Harper's "For the Dark-Skinned Movie Going People of The World," are sensational. They have the same goal - success - but different means to achieve it. Both know they are right, both use multiple tactics to get the better of the other, and audiences respect their points of view. And Harper adds a dose of theatricality to spotlight their desire.

    This play would be thrilling to watch live. [24/10/23]

    This is how you write character, stakes, and conflict.

    Jasmine and Karl, protagonists in Steve Harper's "For the Dark-Skinned Movie Going People of The World," are sensational. They have the same goal - success - but different means to achieve it. Both know they are right, both use multiple tactics to get the better of the other, and audiences respect their points of view. And Harper adds a dose of theatricality to spotlight their desire.

    This play would be thrilling to watch live. [24/10/23]

    ”
  • Lee R. Lawing: For the Dark-Skinned Movie Going People of The World by Steve Harper
    “

    Throughout the history of cinema there has been that discussion of stars vs. real actors and the benefits of either when it comes down to casting a new production. What we all hope for in the end is the same that Jasmine hopes for from Karl and that is just be heard and to be seen in a way that that he had never thought of before because in the end we can all get too comfortable in the boxes we paint ourselves into without ever realizing the benefits of a new round spotlight in which to be seen.

    Throughout the history of cinema there has been that discussion of stars vs. real actors and the benefits of either when it comes down to casting a new production. What we all hope for in the end is the same that Jasmine hopes for from Karl and that is just be heard and to be seen in a way that that he had never thought of before because in the end we can all get too comfortable in the boxes we paint ourselves into without ever realizing the benefits of a new round spotlight in which to be seen.

    ”

Production History

  • Professional, The Fire This Time Festival (NYC) , 2023