Lifetime Achievements and All The Shortcomings Thereafter

by Rhys Washington

In the green room of an awards show, three actors of discussing the impacts of racism, sexism, and the power of your name on their careers.

In the green room of an awards show, three actors of discussing the impacts of racism, sexism, and the power of your name on their careers.

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Lifetime Achievements and All The Shortcomings Thereafter

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    A fascinating look behind the scenes of the Hollywood machine that questions the price of fame with an elegant twist of humor. Recommended for artists and non-artists alike!

    A fascinating look behind the scenes of the Hollywood machine that questions the price of fame with an elegant twist of humor. Recommended for artists and non-artists alike!

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Character Information

Billy Sanders must be cast as a black actor.
  • Carson North
    A star of stage and screen. He has become jaded over his long career. He begrudgingly accepts a lifetime achievement award at a no name film festival in Kansas, reminding him just how far his art and career have slipped away.
    50s - 60s
    White
    Cis male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Billy Sanders
    A young up-and-comer who has just received his first "major" acting award. Billy reluctantly becomes the topic for Carson's industry rant. Billy acts to show kids like him what is possible and refuses to sell out.
    24
    African American/Black
    Cis male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Ashley Olive
    Ashley Olive is an actress who has has just received the leading actress award for her part in a thriller.
    25
    Any
    Cis female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Pauline
    The festival producer.
    20s - 30s
    Any
    Cis female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman

Development History

  • Workshop, New Circle Theater Company, 2022

Production History

  • Professional, New Circle Theater Company, 2022
  • Professional, New York Theatre Festival Summer Fest, 2022

Awards

  • L.B. Williams BIPOC 10 Minute Contest
    New Circle Theater Company
    Winner
    2022