The Contract

by Kimberly Ridgeway

Tracy and Chris have entered into a "Sex-clusivity" Contract; until Chris threatens to breach.

Tracy and Chris have entered into a "Sex-clusivity" Contract; until Chris threatens to breach.

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The Contract

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  • Emily Russell: The Contract by Kimberly Ridgeway
    “

    Had the privilege of hearing this play at a digital reading with the Dragon Theatre. Ridgeway creates robust character arcs in this humorous play where the setting -- of sharing a building with a lover -- complicates the relationship between the two. Femme power in this story!

    Had the privilege of hearing this play at a digital reading with the Dragon Theatre. Ridgeway creates robust character arcs in this humorous play where the setting -- of sharing a building with a lover -- complicates the relationship between the two. Femme power in this story!

    ”

Character Information

Casting should be two non-white individuals, of either the same or of different diaspora.
  • Tracy
    Tracy's age is set in stone and thus should be played by an actor who reads late 30s. Tracy is also written with a Black/African-American actor in mind. However, the playwright is open to other diverse casting. Tracy should be non-white.
    38
    BIPOC
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • 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
      Woman
  • Chris
    Chris' age should reflect approximately 8 -10 younger than Tracy. So if the actor playing Tracy reads older than 38, the actor playing Chris should read 8-10 years younger. Chris is also written with a Black/African-American actor in mind. However, the playwright is open to other diverse casting. Chris should be non-white.
    31`
    BIPOC
    Assigned male at birth
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • 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
      Man

Development History

  • Reading, Dragon Productions Theatre Company, 2021

Production History

  • Community Theater, Fade to Black Festival, 2022