CALL ME KING, or The Drag Play

by Hannah C Langley

Hallie has a new guy in her life. But his constant compliments don’t change the fact that whenever Hallie looks in the mirror, she doesn’t like who she sees. Only after attending a drag-themed party — hosted by her estranged childhood friend and his hot (?!?!) new roommate — does Hallie begin to find the answers to the questions she was searching her reflection for all along.

Hallie has a new guy in her life. But his constant compliments don’t change the fact that whenever Hallie looks in the mirror, she doesn’t like who she sees. Only after attending a drag-themed party — hosted by her estranged childhood friend and his hot (?!?!) new roommate — does Hallie begin to find the answers to the questions she was searching her reflection for all along.

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CALL ME KING, or The Drag Play

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  • Mary Lyon Kamitaki: CALL ME KING, or The Drag Play by Hannah C Langley
    “

    Call Me King is smart, poignant, and adventurous. Like Hannah's other work, it's both thought-provoking and theatrical, using the live theatre format to explore drag and gender performance in ways that are provocative but accessible. Someone please do this play so I can see it!

    Call Me King is smart, poignant, and adventurous. Like Hannah's other work, it's both thought-provoking and theatrical, using the live theatre format to explore drag and gender performance in ways that are provocative but accessible. Someone please do this play so I can see it!

    ”
  • Amanda L. Andrei: CALL ME KING, or The Drag Play by Hannah C Langley
    “

    A tender, deeply vulnerable play that explores friendship, romance, and desire through the dazzling and joyous world of drag. A coming-of-age story that cherishes that momentous, magical encounter of being seen and loved for who one really is, in all their messiness and complexities.

    A tender, deeply vulnerable play that explores friendship, romance, and desire through the dazzling and joyous world of drag. A coming-of-age story that cherishes that momentous, magical encounter of being seen and loved for who one really is, in all their messiness and complexities.

    ”

Character Information

CASTING NOTES:
Actors of any gender identity and sexuality are welcome to play these roles, but the playwright encourages productions to uplift and highlight the talented and often under-utilized pool of LGBTQ+ performers when filling out this cast!

Despite being written via the lens of a white playwright, characters can and (hopefully) will be played by actors of any race/ethnicity; but, due to certain moments of violence throughout the play, the playwright hopes productions will be mindful of the way the play is cast as not 1) to feed into harmful tropes and 2) re-traumatize certain communities of color.
  • Hal/Hallie
    Cis (?) woman struggling with identity/self-love. Rarely comfortable in her body or clothes - most of which were bought by her overprotective mom.
    Mid-twenties
    Female (questioning)
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Rory
    Cis straight man who is trying his best. Most comfortable in Allbirds and flannels.
    Mid-twenties
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Kendall
    Cis gay man also struggling with identity, but better at hiding it. Most comfortable in well-tailored suits and other garments that exude quiet luxury.
    Mid-twenties
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Delany
    Cis queer woman who is also trying her best. Most comfortable in platform Chucks and a bold lipstick.

    Thirties
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Development History

  • Reading, EST/LA, 2022

Awards

  • 2022 Garry Marshall Theatre New Works Festival
    Garry Marshall Theatre
    Semi-Finalist
    2022