Masking Our Blackness by Vincent Terrell Durham

A Short Play - 5 friends gather to welcome in the new year and share resolutions on how to survive another 365 days of being Black in America.
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Masking Our Blackness

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  • Cole Hunter Dzubak:
    24 Jul. 2021
    “ This was a brilliant piece that highlights the horror story that is white privilege. The transformation from fun New Years Eve party to Jordan Peele horrorness is done expertly. The characters all stand out and have their own voices, and that ending is just chilling. Great and extremely important work. ”
  • John Mabey:
    3 Feb. 2021
    “ In MASKING OUR BLACKNESS, Vincent Terrell Durham presents one of the most powerful plays I've read about racism and white privilege. The manner in which he navigates such a nightmarish comedy, drama, and horror is exceptional and makes this play incredibly unique and urgent in its themes. Produce this play! ”
  • Adam Richter:
    3 Feb. 2021
    “ A brilliant and disturbing satire of racism and how white privilege can mask our worst instincts and intentions. This is an important play that can and should be produced everywhere. ”
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Character Information

  • Simon
    24 to 35,
    Black
    ,
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Samaria
    24 to 35,
    Black
    ,
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Richard
    24 to 35,
    Black
    ,
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Darryl
    24 to 35,
    Black
    ,
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Cara
    24 to 35,
    Black
    ,
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Gender: 
      Female

Awards

Winner
,
Samuel French 45th Annual Off Off Broadway Festival Short Play Festival
,
Samuel French
,
2020