Mixed Messages

by Evan Edwards

A butler, a wanton wife, and a not invited-invited guest, will inadvertently aid a meddling mother in fixing what she believes her three multi-racial adult sons life problems are: a bogus marriage, a racist fiancé on the downlow, and thousands wasted on college. And mama plans to fix it all before brunch.

A butler, a wanton wife, and a not invited-invited guest, will inadvertently aid a meddling mother in fixing what she believes her three multi-racial adult sons life problems are: a bogus marriage, a racist fiancé on the downlow, and thousands wasted on college. And mama plans to fix it all before brunch.

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Mixed Messages

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  • The PlayGround Experiment: Mixed Messages by Evan Edwards
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    This play took part in "The PG Evolution a development process". We selected it because it is special and we believe 100% in the playwright and their voice. We are proud to be a part of its early journey and cannot recommend it enough. If you have any questions about our experience with this work, please feel free to reach out to us. We love this play and we know you will too. ”

    This play took part in "The PG Evolution a development process". We selected it because it is special and we believe 100% in the playwright and their voice. We are proud to be a part of its early journey and cannot recommend it enough. If you have any questions about our experience with this work, please feel free to reach out to us. We love this play and we know you will too. ”

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  • David Davila: Mixed Messages by Evan Edwards
    “

    A hilarious mix of drawing room comedy and farce, this play is filled with unique characters who all have unique perspectives on race, family, and loyalty. I highly recommend to anyone who loves camp, gay love stories, and fabulous matriarchs!

    A hilarious mix of drawing room comedy and farce, this play is filled with unique characters who all have unique perspectives on race, family, and loyalty. I highly recommend to anyone who loves camp, gay love stories, and fabulous matriarchs!

    ”

Character Information

The actress playing BETTINA doubles as TIKO
  • Bettina
    wife of CHARLIE, English accent, old money, sexy in a schoolmarm kind of way, always on the prowl for her next sexual conquest, Oxford graduate, botanist, Brunette
    42
    White
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Charlie
    pios, holier than thou, but ultimately harmless, frustrated mama's boy, Oxford graduate, British accent
    40
    African American/Black and bi-racial/multi-racial
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Beaumont
    good looking, sweet and sincere butler, heartbroken, speaks in two accents: Mid-Atlantic or Genteel Southern, Sandy haired
    30
    White
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Josh
    frat boy-surfer dude student, tenaciously oblivious, unphased by others, perceived as unintelligent but is really a savant in genetics, dark haired
    20
    White
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Ricky
    graphic designer, quintessential middle child, a bit jaded, acerbic yet totally lovable, slight foreign accent
    30
    Asian -- Filipino
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Mother
    fabulous outspoken matriarch, a calm yet skilled manipulator, adores hre children, a posh genteel souther accent
    56
    African American/Black and bi-racial/multi-racial
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Lars
    polyamorous, socialized racist, obnoxious and over bearing but insanely hot, alwyas looking for the next hook up
    30
    White
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Tiko
    a white ghetto thug wanna be, street accent, blonde dreads
    20
    White
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female