PAIR OF FOOLS

A One Act Comedy/dramedy Play.

Written by Kyri Myel Colson

Directed by Brittany Vi-King

Dramaturgy by Octavia Washington

Produced by Kira Harris and Melissa d’ Arabian
 

This is a non-AEA project developed at Columbia University School of the Arts | For 2nd Year MFA students, under the guidance of Anne Bogart, Brian Kulick, and Lynn Nottage. SAG-AFTRA actors are eligible.
 

About the Project:

Looking for a Black Male actor with Tap Dance and Jazz training
 

Synopsis: During a frostbitten winter, two black local Philadelphian comedian’s fight

for a chance at stardom to avoid the pressures of the impending housing crisis impacting

their daily lives.
 

Production Dates:

Rehearsals start February 7th

Tech is March 6th - 13th

Performance dates (3 shows): March 14-15th

Please send any monologue, scene, or text you feel excited to share. In addition, please attach any material that shows your Dance piece. As well, a Headshot and Resume.

In the body of the email please include anything else you would like us to know (accessibility needs, an intro, your favorite movie, or a hey)

Submit to bsv2115@columbia.edu 
 

Character Breakdowns:

ADAM:

African American. Male, 

A seasoned comic in the style of Martin Lawrence’s SNL monologue. Actively managing his lack of housing and alcohol addiction to cope with his mental illness.