Still Need "Leo" for Reading
LEO: 49, MENA’s brother. Stiff, tightly wound. Deeply closeted homosexual. A wiz with numbers and anything mechanical. Hates NAPPY for his
controlling nature, and fact that Nappy has tried to "beat the Sissy" out of him since he was teenager. Wants to leave the family
businesses.
“Emporer of Lincoln Street,” by Richard Asbury
WHO: Richard Asbury, emerging local playwright, wants to see his project develop into being produced and performed as a fully staged production.
WHAT: Upcoming reading of his 2-Act drama, to refine and develop its concept, characters, content, and format.
WHEN: Saturday, September 24, 4:30 P.
Rehearsals Sat. 9/10, 2:00 P, & Mon. 9/12, 6:00 P. Arrangements can be made re: attending rehearsals.
THE STORY LINE: A drama in 2 acts that highlights a successful, upper-middle class, African American family in 1968. Set in the fictitious city of Jefferson in 1968. The play addresses the issues of sibling rivalry, race in the African American community (at that time), homosexuality, and the price of success.
The main character, NAPPY, is a "self made man" who is tough on his family and demands respect from all that cross his path. He is conflicted with the changes he sees in his community and his family's desire to leave his oppressive control and find their own lives. He loves them but does not know how to communicate that love.
1. LEO: 49, MENA’s brother. Stiff, tightly wound. Deeply closeted homosexual. A wiz with numbers and anything mechanical. Hates NAPPY for his controlling nature, and fact that Nappy has tried to "beat the Sissy" out of him since he was teenager. Wants to leave the family businesses.
Sue Johnson
Director
Wake Up And Live's Actors' Studio