Synopsis
Roleplay
Published by Dramatic Publishing
Large Mixed Cast
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Devised by college students, inspired by real situations and written with humor, honesty and daring authenticity, Roleplay provides a window into the pressures facing college students today
The play follows a year in the life of a diverse group of college students and explores student perspectives on love, sex, power and consent
The script includes an appendix with devising exercises, empowering students to add new characters or scenarios to address issues specific to their community
Roleplay offers a powerful new tool for addressing toxicity and sexual violence on college campuses
Cast size: 4 Male, 5 Female, 2 any gender
Runs about 75 minutes
Devised by Aaron Avidon, Carl Briggs Jr., Ross Brill, Alexandra Elam, Shannon Flaherty, Denise Frazier, Darci Jens Fulcher, Hannah Gordon, Grace Graugnard, Annalise Harknett, Noah Hazzard, Robert Holmes à Court, Christopher Kaminstein, Hannah Kent, Miranda Kramer, Nagelle LeBoyd, Katie Mathews, Jenny Mercein, Hailey Mozzachio, Lucy Sartor, James Weiss and Goat in the Road Productions
Reviews
"Roleplay is a moving, important and powerful piece for brave young actors eager to tell difficult stories, challenge norms, and move us toward a future where vulnerability is embraced and consent is a constant” ~ V, formerly Eve Ensler, author of The Vagina Monologues
“What we need now, more than ever, is to listen to each other. These students show us how it's done. Roleplay is an extraordinary experiment in collective storytelling. Intimate and unforgettable” ~ Lisa Wade, author of American Hookup: The New Culture of Sex on Campus
“Roleplay is expertly crafted, causing the audience to burst out in laughter at some points and shed tears at others, striking close to home for many viewers. It managed to cover an incredibly wide range of pressing topics thoroughly and comprehensively without ever feeling rushed” ~ The Tulane Hullabaloo