Overview
A play about a young man, Brandon, who is always in and out of trouble. Until he is shot in the back by a member of his community. Through the perspectives of his family, friends, and girlfriend we learn the circumstances of a young American man’s life and how seemingly unrelated events culminate in cutting it short.
Casting & Production
Casting
All six roles in this play are meant to be performed by female actors. This show should utilize a multicultural cast.
Here is one suggestion for how to cast the show:
ACTOR 1 — Asian-American Female
ACTOR 2 — African-American Female
ACTOR 3 — Caucasian Female
ACTOR 4 — African-American Female
ACTOR 5 — Caucasian Female
ACTOR 6 — Hispanic Female
Setting
A small city in mid-America.
Reviews
“Masterfully done…It’s an issue we are all thinking about and feeling strongly about. And, as is always the case, there are no simple, easy answers.”
—Kyle Haden, Artistic Director of the Ashland New Plays Festival
