Members of the Choir

by Evan Edwards

As one year transitions to the next, seven gay BIPOC men and one interloper, each in different relationship phases from best friends to married with child, attend a surprise party. While celebrating a milestone birthday they attempt to balance the enlightened age of recognized gay relationships with reality. At the stroke of midnight a well-intentioned New Year’s Eve kiss breaks that delicate balance. The fun...

As one year transitions to the next, seven gay BIPOC men and one interloper, each in different relationship phases from best friends to married with child, attend a surprise party. While celebrating a milestone birthday they attempt to balance the enlightened age of recognized gay relationships with reality. At the stroke of midnight a well-intentioned New Year’s Eve kiss breaks that delicate balance. The fun turns bitter as each man finds himself longing for what he doesn’t have and fighting for what he wants.

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Members of the Choir

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  • The PlayGround Experiment: Members of the Choir by Evan Edwards
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    This play took part in "The PG Evolution a development process". We selected it because it is special and we believe 100% in the playwright and their voice. We are proud to be a part of its early journey and cannot recommend it enough. If you have any questions about our experience with this work, please feel free to reach out to us. We love this play and we know you will too. ”

    This play took part in "The PG Evolution a development process". We selected it because it is special and we believe 100% in the playwright and their voice. We are proud to be a part of its early journey and cannot recommend it enough. If you have any questions about our experience with this work, please feel free to reach out to us. We love this play and we know you will too. ”

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  • David Davila: Members of the Choir by Evan Edwards
    “

    I love the members of the choir! Their tongues are as sharp as the ladies in Steal Magnolias and they love each other as much too. This is a hilarious and touching ensemble dramedy about gay men of color of a certain age. It's the play I need most in my life!

    I love the members of the choir! Their tongues are as sharp as the ladies in Steal Magnolias and they love each other as much too. This is a hilarious and touching ensemble dramedy about gay men of color of a certain age. It's the play I need most in my life!

    ”
  • Patrick Thomas McCarthy ptmc: Members of the Choir by Evan Edwards
    “

    A BOYS in the BAND of Color ... SEVEN men of color produce never ending bitchy dialog on New Year's Eve, 2 couples break up, 1 couple becomes engaged against all odds, & the attempted suicide [during the festivities] possibly gets together with the ONE bi-sexual/comes out as gay, white or mixed race guy

    A BOYS in the BAND of Color ... SEVEN men of color produce never ending bitchy dialog on New Year's Eve, 2 couples break up, 1 couple becomes engaged against all odds, & the attempted suicide [during the festivities] possibly gets together with the ONE bi-sexual/comes out as gay, white or mixed race guy

    ”

Character Information

Six of the eight men are African American. One is Puerto Rican and the eighth is white.
  • Thurston DElancey
    house husband and father, married to NOAH, a Midwestern boy at heart, a nurturer, hates life in the city, escapes into gay night life culture
    40s
    African / African American / Black
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Chris Kincaid
    a struggling actor working as a barista, cute, charismatic, boyish charm, overly sincere, pansexual
    28
    caucasian
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Tyler O'Neill
    a failed actor, in love with CHRIS, depressed, resolute that no one can win, expecially him
    40
    African / African American / Black
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Noah Delancey
    Plastic surgeon married to THURSTON, jelaous and sullen, hides his problems by focusing on otthers, alcoholic
    40s
    African / African American / Black
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Simon van de Coort
    Divorce lawyer, partner to DERRICK, from an affluent and influential family, alwyas put together and calm until he explodes, but he recovers quickly and effortlessly, it's all about appearances, Dark skinned
    late 30s
    African / African American / Black Indigenous
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Derrick Wilson
    (dare-REEK) musical theatre actor, partner to SIMON, belle of the ball, over-compensates for his lack of book smarts
    40 ish
    Black/Mixed Race
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary
  • Mark Phllips
    Private school teacher, dating JAKE, sweet smart, always believes the best of any situation, obsessive compulsive behavior, young looking
    40s
    African / African American / Black
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Jake Ruiz
    an EMT, dating MARK, newly out, stoic, reserved yet passionate if given reason to be, well built
    29
    Puerto Rican
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male

Production History

  • Workshop, New York Foundation for the Arts, 2021

Awards

  • CAC Grant
    New York Foundation for the Arts
    Winner
    2021