Wrestling Buffalo by Morgan Kinnally

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WRESTLING BUFFALO is a dark comedy set in present day Buffalo, New York and examines the baffling process of creating and defining family. When Harold Lewinter dies, one emotionally-estranged family comes face to face with decisions about what it means to be part of a family. Everyone struggles for happiness in their relationships and chaos ensues at the family sun tan lotion business while...
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WRESTLING BUFFALO is a dark comedy set in present day Buffalo, New York and examines the baffling process of creating and defining family. When Harold Lewinter dies, one emotionally-estranged family comes face to face with decisions about what it means to be part of a family. Everyone struggles for happiness in their relationships and chaos ensues at the family sun tan lotion business while life at home becomes impossible.
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Wrestling Buffalo

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  • Cheryl Bear:
    27 Aug. 2020
    “ A moving and authentic struggle for happiness and family when things are less than perfect, which is always. Well done. ”

Character Information

4 Women, 2 men, ages 20s-60s

  • ROBIN LEWINTER
    60-70s,
    White
    ,
    Female
    all-consuming, self-centered mother of R.J Lewinter.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      60s, 70s+
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      White
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • JONATHAN LEWINTER
    30s-40s,
    White
    ,
    Male
    brother-in-law of Robin Lewinter and uncle to R.J. Lewinter.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      White
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • LUCY GARCIA
    20s-40s,
    Latina/Peruvian
    ,
    Female
    Peruvian, Jonathan’s adopted daughter, real name is Guadalupe, her heart forever on her sleeve.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • R.J. LEWINTER
    20s-30s,
    White
    ,
    Male
    short, wishy-washy, son of Robin Lewinter.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      White
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • BOBBIE FIERS
    20s-30s,
    Any
    ,
    Female
    an athlete, tall and muscular, honest, outspoken, wife of R.J. Lewinter.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • JORDAN HOTSPUR
    20-40s,
    White
    ,
    Female
    a beautiful and irresistible woman who is also a published Haiku author.

    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      White
    • Gender: 
      Female

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    Ion Theatre's Naked Play Reading Series
    ,
    2013