Allies by Alexander Kveton

At a graduate drama program in New York City, an all-white acting class have just had auditions for their Shakespeare project: Othello. While they are uncomfortable, the men are still resistant to take a stand with the women against the production. Now facing backlash, they are called to an affinity group meeting to figure out how to be an effective ally, and ultimately what their place is now.
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Character Information

Through the development process, the director and I came to the conclusion that the play is most effective when it is cast as written -- white men in a room, and what they say when they're alone. However, I am open to subversive interpretations as well, as long as discussed beforehand.

  • Danny
    25,
    White
    ,
    Male
    MFA Acting student
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      White
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Adam
    25,
    White
    ,
    Male
    MFA Acting student
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      White
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Malcolm
    30,
    White
    ,
    Male
    MFA Playwriting student; Allies Kinship Group facilitator
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      White
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Will
    24,
    White
    ,
    Male
    MFA Acting student
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      White
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Seth
    24,
    White
    ,
    Male
    MFA Acting student
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      White
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Greg
    23,
    White
    ,
    Male
    MFA Acting student
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      White
    • Gender: 
      Male

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    Between the Lines Studio Theatre
    ,
    2023
  • Reading
    ,
    the Chain Theatre
    ,
    2019