Buffalo Heights

by Adam Harrell

(Ensemble Comedy, 90 mins.) Upon being deported from France to start her new life as a French teacher in Buffalo, NY, expatriate Fran gets on the bad side of a student who is also a US Congresswoman's daughter, endangering the entire school. Scandal, intrigue, improper bodily searches, and damned lies -- just an average day at Buffalo Heights High.

(Ensemble Comedy, 90 mins.) Upon being deported from France to start her new life as a French teacher in Buffalo, NY, expatriate Fran gets on the bad side of a student who is also a US Congresswoman's daughter, endangering the entire school. Scandal, intrigue, improper bodily searches, and damned lies -- just an average day at Buffalo Heights High.

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Buffalo Heights

Character Information

  • FRANCOISE FAVRE (FRAN)
    Expatriate and new French teacher at Buffalo Heights High School
    35-40
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • JEAN WASHINGTON
    Principal at Buffalo Heights High and FRAN's old college friend
    30-35
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • DIANE MATTHEWS
    US Congresswoman (D) representing Buffalo Heights' district
    40-50
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • PIPER MATTHEWS
    DIANE's daughter and noted overachiever at Buffalo Heights High
    17
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • CONNER SMITH
    Popular stoner and underachiever at Buffalo Heights High
    17
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • MIKE HOBBES
    Buffalo Heights High's bumbling security guard and part-time landscaper
    30s
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man

Development History

  • Commission, Tongue In Cheek Theater, 2014

Production History

  • Professional, Planet Connections Theater Festival (NY), 2017
  • Professional, Tongue In Cheek Theater, 2014
  • Workshop, Tongue In Cheek Theater, 2014

Awards

  • Best Supporting Actress (Maria Maloney)
    Planet Connections Theater Festivity
    Winner
    2017
  • Best Supporting Actor (Patrick Truhler)
    Planet Connections Theater Festivity
    Finalist
    2017
  • Best Overall Production of a Revival
    Planet Connections Theater Festivity
    Finalist
    2017