Birth of a Hero (Radio Play)

At a time when superheroes are a dime a dozen Randy Stone, who has always dreamt of being a superhero, goes to B.A. HERO talent agency to apply. He wants to help people. He’s gay, but what does that have to do with anything? However B.A., the owner of the agency and a retired superhero herself, cares only that Randy is gay. She wants to use him as the poster boy for gay superheroes. They clash in hilarious ways...

At a time when superheroes are a dime a dozen Randy Stone, who has always dreamt of being a superhero, goes to B.A. HERO talent agency to apply. He wants to help people. He’s gay, but what does that have to do with anything? However B.A., the owner of the agency and a retired superhero herself, cares only that Randy is gay. She wants to use him as the poster boy for gay superheroes. They clash in hilarious ways until Randy realizes his first assignment must be to teach B.A. a lesson about the dangers of stereotypes.

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Birth of a Hero (Radio Play)

Character Information

NOTE: To limit cast size to as little as 4, director can choose to have TWIN #1 and or TWIN #2 played by RAINBOW MAN and BREN in simple masks and costumes for walk-on, brief, roles.
  • RANDY STONE
    Early 30s handsome, private, gay man applying to be a superhero
    Character Age
    30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • B.A.
    50s-60s retired female superhero owns B.A. HERO Talent Agency
    Character Age
    50s-60s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • BREN
    20s non-binary bored agency receptionist
    Character Age
    20s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Non-binary
  • RAINBOW MAN
    Man in mask, tights, rainbow cape, rainbow velcroed to shirt
    Character Age
    40s-70s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • TWIN #1
    20s-30s Woman (can be played by RAINBOW MAN in mask and alternate costume)
    Character Age
    Any Age
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • TWIN #2
    20s-30s Woman (can be played by BREN in mask and costume)
    Character Age
    Any Age
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Production History

  • Type Community Theater, Organization Eureka Springs Theatre Company, Year 2024
  • Type Professional, Organization Little Wonder Radio Plays, Year 2019
  • Type Professional, Organization Little Wonder Radio Plays, Year 2018