BLACKS+PHATS

Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the Black Panther Party; Michael Jackson? 'BLACKS+PHATS' is a satirical, vignette play about black cultural issues, body image, fetishism, and their representation in modern society. This quick witted comedy is sure to challenge your mind and tickle your comfort zone, touching on various themes like beauty ideals, relationship dynamics, and levels of attraction-all...
Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the Black Panther Party; Michael Jackson? 'BLACKS+PHATS' is a satirical, vignette play about black cultural issues, body image, fetishism, and their representation in modern society. This quick witted comedy is sure to challenge your mind and tickle your comfort zone, touching on various themes like beauty ideals, relationship dynamics, and levels of attraction-all while attempting to find enlightenment in the stereotypes placed on black and full bodied people.
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BLACKS+PHATS

Character Information

  • PERFORMER 1
    30-50 yrs,
    Black
    ,
    PHAT, Female
    -LOUVENIA BAILEY, MODEL ONE, MS. JOHNSON, BOBBI, BOOBOO, BARBRA, WIFE, WOMAN ONE, STUDENT, CO-WORKER, THE ACTOR
  • PERFORMER 2
    20-30 yrs,
    Black
    ,
    Male
    -MALE V.O., OTHA BILTMORE, BOBBY, MALIK, ISSAC, TYRONE, DESHAWN, MAN ONE, BARRY, TOKO
  • PERFORMER 3
    20-30 yrs,
    Black
    ,
    Female
    -LILA WINTERS, MODEL TWO, MOTHER, DIAMOND, JUDGE, ANDRA, JILL, WOMAN TWO, EVE, AWARDS ANNOUNCER
  • PERFORMER 4
    20-30 yrs,
    White
    ,
    PHAT, Female
    -MEREDITH TATE, JILLIAN, ELIZA, BROOKLYN, GEORGIA, GOULDI, PATTI, MARGARET, NARRORATOR, SALESWOMAN V.O.
  • PERFORMER 5
    20-30 yrs,
    Black
    ,
    Male
    -GREGORY KNIGHT, FATHER, COLONEL, BRADEN, ATTICUS, MODEL THREE, HUEY, MAN TWO, OOZIE, CBS ANNOUNCER

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    (Independent)
    ,
    2021
  • Reading
    ,
    (Independent)
    ,
    2020

Production History

  • University
    ,
    Festival Playhouse @ Kalamazoo College
    ,
    2022