Fear the Crown

by Sondai NaNaBuluku

Fear the Crown is a play centered on the love between RUBY and THELONIOUS as they struggle to break their respective creative blocks and find their integrity in the process rather than the product.

Fear the Crown is a play centered on the love between RUBY and THELONIOUS as they struggle to break their respective creative blocks and find their integrity in the process rather than the product.

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Fear the Crown

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  • Kate Isabel Foley: Fear the Crown by Sondai NaNaBuluku
    “

    I'm obsessed with the heartfelt family dynamics in this play. The language sings, the characters are raw and real, and the way the lives of artists are portrayed feels so authentic and relatable.

    I'm obsessed with the heartfelt family dynamics in this play. The language sings, the characters are raw and real, and the way the lives of artists are portrayed feels so authentic and relatable.

    ”

Character Information

No doubling
  • Thelonious
    RUBY’s husband. Doesn’t talk much, would rather play the piano.
    28 - 70
    African American/Black
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • Ruby
    THELONIOUS’s wife. Puts her everything in all facets of her life.
    28 - 70
    African American/Black
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Dinah
    RUBY and THELONIOUS’s eldest child. Responsible for those younger than her. She gravitates more toward RUBY compared to anyone else in the show.
    13 - 16
    African American/Black
    Femme
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Jackie
    RUBY and THELONIOUS’s middle child. Gravitates toward her father more than the other children. Loves sharing with others, especially TEO.
    6 - 10
    African American/Black
    Femme
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Teo
    RUBY and THELONIOUS’s youngest child. Oftentimes acts as a bridge between others. Likes to explore and have fun with JACKIE. Looks up to DINAH.
    6 - 9
    African American/Black
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary

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