The One, Percy Ent

by Tariq Hamami

Evie and Ally are camping in the desert, awaiting the arrival of the richest man in town, Percy Ent. He has promised them a better life, but what they don't know is that his promise comes with a cost. "The One, Percy Ent" explores the themes of wealth inequality and faith-based morality. How much of your soul are you willing to give up in order to lead a better life? Evie and Ally struggle to find the answers to...

Evie and Ally are camping in the desert, awaiting the arrival of the richest man in town, Percy Ent. He has promised them a better life, but what they don't know is that his promise comes with a cost. "The One, Percy Ent" explores the themes of wealth inequality and faith-based morality. How much of your soul are you willing to give up in order to lead a better life? Evie and Ally struggle to find the answers to these questions as they discover nothing is free.

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The One, Percy Ent

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  • Premiere Stages at Kean University: The One, Percy Ent by Tariq Hamami
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    Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize THE ONE, PERCY ENT by Tariq Hamami as a Semi-Finalist for the 2022 Premiere Play Festival. THE ONE, PERCY ENT rose through a competitive selection process conducted by Premiere staff and a panel of outside theatre professionals to become one of 35 semifinalists out of 655 submissions. The panel was particularly impressed by the play’s philosophical explorations and the poignant, ambiguous questions about good and evil that it leaves you with at the end. Our congratulations and thanks to...

    Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize THE ONE, PERCY ENT by Tariq Hamami as a Semi-Finalist for the 2022 Premiere Play Festival. THE ONE, PERCY ENT rose through a competitive selection process conducted by Premiere staff and a panel of outside theatre professionals to become one of 35 semifinalists out of 655 submissions. The panel was particularly impressed by the play’s philosophical explorations and the poignant, ambiguous questions about good and evil that it leaves you with at the end. Our congratulations and thanks to Tariq.

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Character Information

  • Evie
    mid 30's to early 40's
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Ally
    Her husband.
    mid 30's to early 40's
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Mailman
    Delivers the mail.
    mid 20's
    Any
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Male
  • Percy Ent
    A rich man.
    Older than Evie and Ally, so any age over 40
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male

Development History

  • Workshop, Snapdragon Theatre Works, 2011

Awards

  • Bauer-Boucher Award
    Premiere Stages
    Winner
    2014