PEACHY: a sorta chekhovian traumedy

by Jasmine Sharma

In 2022, the owner of a Los Angeles based, family-run, Indi-Mex restaurant has the opportunity to franchise. In 1962, a Mexican woman and Punjabi peach farmer enter a "Mexidu" marriage in order to circumvent California's stringent miscegenation laws. Jasmine Sharma's PEACHY is a sorta chekhovian traumedy about cooking with love...and, family.

In 2022, the owner of a Los Angeles based, family-run, Indi-Mex restaurant has the opportunity to franchise. In 1962, a Mexican woman and Punjabi peach farmer enter a "Mexidu" marriage in order to circumvent California's stringent miscegenation laws. Jasmine Sharma's PEACHY is a sorta chekhovian traumedy about cooking with love...and, family.

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  • Alexandra Haddad: PEACHY: a sorta chekhovian traumedy by Jasmine Sharma
    “

    Funny, moving, whip-smart, heartfelt ... left me feeling hungry for more. And also hungry!

    Funny, moving, whip-smart, heartfelt ... left me feeling hungry for more. And also hungry!

    ”
  • Mak Shealy: PEACHY: a sorta chekhovian traumedy by Jasmine Sharma
    “

    PEACHY is packed with love, comedy and the lighting-speed pace of a busy restaurant (and the people who live and die for this place) trying to stay afloat. Sharma expertly weaves both the celebration and heartbreak of family into this charged and dynamic play. Hearing this aloud to a sold-out reading where everyone was on the edge of their seats was so gratifying! I can't wait to see this produced!

    PEACHY is packed with love, comedy and the lighting-speed pace of a busy restaurant (and the people who live and die for this place) trying to stay afloat. Sharma expertly weaves both the celebration and heartbreak of family into this charged and dynamic play. Hearing this aloud to a sold-out reading where everyone was on the edge of their seats was so gratifying! I can't wait to see this produced!

    ”
  • Amy Berryman: PEACHY: a sorta chekhovian traumedy by Jasmine Sharma
    “

    Sharma balances the trauma and comedy perfectly in this hysterical, heart-wrenching, time-bending piece. I saw it read in a packed audience that ate up every minute. Highly recommend!

    Sharma balances the trauma and comedy perfectly in this hysterical, heart-wrenching, time-bending piece. I saw it read in a packed audience that ate up every minute. Highly recommend!

    ”
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Character Information

*The actor playing LOKPRAKASH in 1962 plays L in 2022 as well as KASH.
**The actor playing DIANA in 1962 plays YOLANDA in 2022.

  • LAKSHMI ÁLVAREZ
    LYUBOV. The owner of the Restaurant.
    50s-60s
    South Asian
    (she/her)
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      South Asian or South Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • ANJALI
    ANYA. Her daughter.
    20s
    South Asian
    (she/her)
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      South Asian or South Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • VALENTINA
    VARYA. She/her or they/them, Mexican. Her adopted daughter, late 20s, early 30s. Goes by “Val.”
    20s-30s
    Mexican
    She/her,
    they/them
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • GAEL
    GAEV. Her business partner.
    50s-60s
    Mexican
    he/him,
    they/them
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary
  • L*, LOKPRAKASH**
    LOPAHIN* South Asian. Mid 20s, An investor. Recently wealthy.

    SEMYONOV-PSHTCHIK** South Asian, mid-20s. A young husband, a peach farmer, an immigrant, an entrepreneur.

    The actor playing L plays LOKPRAKASH.
    20s
    South Asian
    (he/him)
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      South Asian or South Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • TARAK
    TROFIMOV. Any pronouns, Black, mid-20s. A waiter. In love with Anjali.
    20s
    African / African American / Black
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
  • FAAZ
    FIRS. Any pronouns, 50s-60s. Middle Eastern, an old pastry chef.
    50s-60s
    Middle Eastern
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American
  • YOLANDA*, DIANA**
    YASHA* A young line cook.

    DUNYASHA** A young wife, a cook, an immigrant, a visionary.

    The actor playing YOLANDA plays DIANA.
    20s
    Mexican
    (she/her)
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Development History

  • Reading, Sanguine Theatre Company, Roman Sanchez, Charlie Chauca, 2023
  • Workshop, IAMA Theatre Company, 2023

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