Legitime

by Zachariah Ezer

[Full-Length Play] In 1972 Louisiana, a Black whiskey magnate dies under mysterious circumstances. In order to prevent his wife and her new white lover from taking over the company, his daughters band together to look for his missing will. [adapted from the myth of Electra]

[Full-Length Play] In 1972 Louisiana, a Black whiskey magnate dies under mysterious circumstances. In order to prevent his wife and her new white lover from taking over the company, his daughters band together to look for his missing will. [adapted from the myth of Electra]

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Legitime

Character Information

Under no circumstances should you cast cis for trans.
  • Mariah Segal
    Second wife of the late Jonah Dost
    53
    African American/Black
    Cis female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
  • Arnold Segal
    Partner of Mariah Segal
    50
    White
    Trans man
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
  • Zelda Tapert
    Youngest daughter of the late Jonah Dost, by his second wife, Mariah Segal
    21
    African American/Black
    Trans woman
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
  • Angelica Santos
    Eldest daughter of the late Jonah Dost, by his first wife
    28
    African American/Black
    Cis female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
  • Crystal Powder
    Middle daughter of the late Jonah Dost, by his mistress
    25
    African American/Black
    Cis female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
  • Luis Santos
    Husband of Angelica Santos
    32
    Cis male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
  • Tyler Spears
    Pen-Pal of Zelda Tapert
    23
    White
    Non-binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary

Development History

  • Workshop, Dramatic Question Theatre, 2025

Awards

  • Terrance McNally New Works Incubator
    Rattlestick Theater
    Semi-Finalist
    2024