Hit the Pavement or, Hoboloboactive

by Imani Alyse Redman

FULL LENGTH: Dive into the world of homeless street crew The Mysfits. As tensions run high and the mystery of a members disappearance looms, each Mysfit must figure out what they want to fight for. Survival? Themselves? Each other? How much are they willing to lose in the process? They stay armed with their stories and dreams, some drugs and some knowledge. Turns out they’re much smarter than the world gives...

FULL LENGTH: Dive into the world of homeless street crew The Mysfits. As tensions run high and the mystery of a members disappearance looms, each Mysfit must figure out what they want to fight for. Survival? Themselves? Each other? How much are they willing to lose in the process? They stay armed with their stories and dreams, some drugs and some knowledge. Turns out they’re much smarter than the world gives them credit for-and some of them refuse to be dismissed any longer. Through a fusion of music, dance, and poetry Hit the Pavement or, Hoboloboactive explores survival and stories about what keeps us alive when we are at the highest of lows.

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  • Andrew Shafer: Hit the Pavement or, Hoboloboactive by Imani Alyse Redman
    “

    Excellent play that was a part of the inaugural Echo National Young Playwrights in Residence 2018.

    Excellent play that was a part of the inaugural Echo National Young Playwrights in Residence 2018.

    ”
  • Cambria Denim: Hit the Pavement or, Hoboloboactive by Imani Alyse Redman
    “

    I loved getting to know and work with Imani during our residency at the Echo -- Hoboloboactive is an intense, gritty observation of survival in its purest form, riding the line between animal and human instinct.

    I loved getting to know and work with Imani during our residency at the Echo -- Hoboloboactive is an intense, gritty observation of survival in its purest form, riding the line between animal and human instinct.

    ”
  • Andrew Siañez-De La O: Hit the Pavement or, Hoboloboactive by Imani Alyse Redman
    “

    This play doesn’t hold back. Bringing to life an often-overlooked community, Redman’s play is made entirely of sharp words and harsh realities. Hit the Pavement or, Hoboloboactive is a play about surviving on the streets, trusting no one, and making the hard decision to protect yourself or the ones you love. Redman’s play does not compromise in its mission to teach its audiences a lesson in sacrifice and the fault in being a passive observer.

    This play doesn’t hold back. Bringing to life an often-overlooked community, Redman’s play is made entirely of sharp words and harsh realities. Hit the Pavement or, Hoboloboactive is a play about surviving on the streets, trusting no one, and making the hard decision to protect yourself or the ones you love. Redman’s play does not compromise in its mission to teach its audiences a lesson in sacrifice and the fault in being a passive observer.

    ”
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Character Information

  • Milo
    19
    Any,
    Latinx
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Jax
    24
    White
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Signe
    21
    Mixed
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
      South Asian or South Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Zene
    19
    BIPOC
    Cisgender Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
      South Asian or South Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Ricki
    19
    Black
    Cisgender Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Development History

  • Reading, Theatre Untitled , 2023
  • Residency, Echo Theatre Company, 2018
  • Reading, Echo Theatre Company , 2018

Awards

  • Lanford Wilson Playwriting Award
    Semi-Finalist
    2022