WHITE PARTY

by Misao McGregor

"WHITE PARTY" (formerly ADULTING) is an ensemble piece that takes a look into the personal lives of a diverse group of individuals who find themselves having to navigate their divergent personalities and experiences together at a faculty gathering for the prestigious private high school Brighton. Centering the experiences of women and non-binary humans of color within professional settings, this play explores...

"WHITE PARTY" (formerly ADULTING) is an ensemble piece that takes a look into the personal lives of a diverse group of individuals who find themselves having to navigate their divergent personalities and experiences together at a faculty gathering for the prestigious private high school Brighton. Centering the experiences of women and non-binary humans of color within professional settings, this play explores the respectability politics that go into sustaining institutionalized forms of racism, homophobia, classism, and misogyny.

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WHITE PARTY

Character Information

  • EMI
    Masculine of center. Perceived as butch lesbian. New choir director at Brighton School.
    24
    Asian -- Japanese
    Cis female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary
  • MEL
    Black lesbian femme. Medical school graduate. Emi's girlfriend.
    27
    African American/Black
    Cis female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • PIPER
    White-passing. Brighton School administrator.
    35
    Cis female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • ROSEMARY
    Current Brighton English teacher and former Brighton student.
    39
    White
    Cis female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • ADRIAN
    Freelance writer. Rosemary's husband.
    39
    Cis male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • WALSH
    OBGYN. Divorcee. Recently found Islam. Dating Fatima.
    52
    White
    Cis male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • FATIMA
    Former Brighton student. Bisexual but more recently identifies as pansexual.
    39
    Asian -- Pakistani
    Cis female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      South Asian or South Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman

Development History

  • Reading, Acting Ensemble at the Bread Loaf School of English, 2023
  • Workshop, PlayGround, 2021
  • Residency, PlayGround, 2020