Roots Deep, Trunk Wide (Bascom & Isaac #2)

[TEN-MINUTE NEURODIVERGENT GAY BEARISH COMIC ROMANCE]
Sussing before sex. The fooling around is about to get serious, but before it does Isaac tries to manage Bascom's expectations. A comic romance about sex, Asian Americanness, and ADHD.

**Written for Playwrights Thriving's 2025 Secret Santa Title Exchange**

[TEN-MINUTE NEURODIVERGENT GAY BEARISH COMIC ROMANCE]
Sussing before sex. The fooling around is about to get serious, but before it does Isaac tries to manage Bascom's expectations. A comic romance about sex, Asian Americanness, and ADHD.

**Written for Playwrights Thriving's 2025 Secret Santa Title Exchange**

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Roots Deep, Trunk Wide (Bascom & Isaac #2)

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  • Mathew Green: Roots Deep, Trunk Wide (Bascom & Isaac #2)

    I'm so impressed with the true and vulnerable interplay between these characters. Their relationship progresses in highly entertaining and consistently compelling fashion, bringing the audience along with them. Bonus points for the very specific pop culture references, which only enhance the connection between these two.

    I'm so impressed with the true and vulnerable interplay between these characters. Their relationship progresses in highly entertaining and consistently compelling fashion, bringing the audience along with them. Bonus points for the very specific pop culture references, which only enhance the connection between these two.

  • Jack Levine: Roots Deep, Trunk Wide (Bascom & Isaac #2)

    There is a vulnerability in the sexual act. In “Roots Deep, Trunk Wide (Bascom & Isacc #2”, we are exposed (pun intended) to the questions of adequacy or lack thereof. We can be most susceptible to criticism, judgment, but at the same time, we can experience a closeness, bonding. I think this play has a lot to offer. It’s definitely a strong play and worthy of being performed.

    There is a vulnerability in the sexual act. In “Roots Deep, Trunk Wide (Bascom & Isacc #2”, we are exposed (pun intended) to the questions of adequacy or lack thereof. We can be most susceptible to criticism, judgment, but at the same time, we can experience a closeness, bonding. I think this play has a lot to offer. It’s definitely a strong play and worthy of being performed.

  • Aly Kantor: Roots Deep, Trunk Wide (Bascom & Isaac #2)

    I hope a lot of young folks obsessed with sexual dichotomy, especially in queer relationships, stumble across this play and have their minds blown. There is something so universal about both humanity's need to fit everything into a neat taxonomy, and the experience of feeling less-than because you don't. This is a funny, relatable exploration of finding someone with complementary "otherness," with some deeply specific, lovable characters. It's boldly vulnerable, deeply romantic, and lots of fun!

    I hope a lot of young folks obsessed with sexual dichotomy, especially in queer relationships, stumble across this play and have their minds blown. There is something so universal about both humanity's need to fit everything into a neat taxonomy, and the experience of feeling less-than because you don't. This is a funny, relatable exploration of finding someone with complementary "otherness," with some deeply specific, lovable characters. It's boldly vulnerable, deeply romantic, and lots of fun!

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Character Information

BASCOM and ISAAC are bears in the gay community. Both are heavier-set and at least a little scruffy.
ISAAC is a taller guy; BASCOM is shorter. ISAAC is an American Born East Asian.
  • Bascom
    A scruffy little gay dude, sporting a beard and a slight belly. In gay parlance, an elder cub or small bear. Not Asian but any other race is fine.
    Character Age
    30s-40s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any -- not Asian American
    Character Gender Identity
    Cis male
  • Isaac
    In gay parlance, a panda: American Born East Asian, heavyset, bearded. Socially awkward but doing his best.
    Character Age
    30s-50s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Cis male