BLACKS+PHATS

by Kevin Renn

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...

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

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization (Independent), Year 2021
  • Type Reading, Organization (Independent), Year 2020

Production History

  • Type University, Organization Festival Playhouse @ Kalamazoo College, Year 2022