GLASS CLOSET

by R. Real Vargas Alanis

In the vibrant, alternative sketch comedy "Glass Closet," early 20-somethings Gael and Amy grapple with their emerging identities as baby queers. Amidst college life, crushes, and “coming out”, they find solace in their diverse circle. With humor as their armor, they confront society's expectations and their own insecurities. Set against the backdrop of a changing world on the brink of marriage equality, their...

In the vibrant, alternative sketch comedy "Glass Closet," early 20-somethings Gael and Amy grapple with their emerging identities as baby queers. Amidst college life, crushes, and “coming out”, they find solace in their diverse circle. With humor as their armor, they confront society's expectations and their own insecurities. Set against the backdrop of a changing world on the brink of marriage equality, their journey unfolds with wit and heart, revealing the transformative power of friendship and self-acceptance.

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GLASS CLOSET

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    "I like how it explores fighting with ones’ sexuality and cultural norms through vignettes. Queer joy is one that isn’t showcased often, but this play feels like it represents a new age of storytelling which I love." "This play has strong voice and moves between abstract/absurd/heightened sketch comedy moments and intimate realism to capture the humor, absurdities, and challenges of navigating identity and growth in uncertain times."
    Quotes pulled from staff and readers for SparkFest 25

    "I like how it explores fighting with ones’ sexuality and cultural norms through vignettes. Queer joy is one that isn’t showcased often, but this play feels like it represents a new age of storytelling which I love." "This play has strong voice and moves between abstract/absurd/heightened sketch comedy moments and intimate realism to capture the humor, absurdities, and challenges of navigating identity and growth in uncertain times."
    Quotes pulled from staff and readers for SparkFest 25

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Character Information

GAEL Early 20’s | He | Indigenous/Latino/e | baby gay, in the process of coming
out. Navigating the early stages of coming into self, relationships, and society | Also plays plays HENRY, an ill tempered, burnt out HR

AMY Early 20’s | She | White or white passing | baby lesbian, in the process of
coming out.
Navigating the early stages of coming into self, relationships, and society. Crushing on Letty | Also plays PROFESSOR a problematic white man | RIB MADE HUMAN a woman in a game show competition

MAICO Early 20’s |She/They | Black, or Afro-Latina, or Afro-Indigenous | Also
plays | HOST A game show host | APHRODITE the goddess of love, beauty, desire, and sexuality GLADYS, a jaded administrator that stays at the non-profit for the greater good | BARTENDER

LETTY Early 20’s | She | Latina and/or MENA | Also plays WALTÉR
FRANCISCO a game show contestant | CLOWN a video game character
| SIMULATION PARTNER a character in a training simulation

LEO Early 20’s | He | Latino | Closeted Bisexual | Has repressed feelings for
Gael | BLOODY MARIA a ghost | CUPID 1 Part of a
performance art installation | CARLOS-SANTIAGO a game show
contestant | PAUL an upbeat supervisor, head of the Minority Introduction
Center

TANNER Early 20’s | He | Masc | White or White Passing | Full Beard |
Jock/Bro/Bull type sports jock taking a theatre class for
general education requirement | CUPID-2 Part of a performance art
installation | CAMERON Amy’s co-worker, a former
adult performer, charismatic and flirtatious | BEARDED MAN a homophobic man with a beard
  • GAEL
    Early 20’s | He | Indigenous/Latino/e | fluent in Spanish | baby gay, in the process of coming
    out. Navigating the early stages of coming into self, relationships, and society. Full of heart. He's a Leo. | Also plays plays HENRY, an ill tempered, burnt out HR
    Early 20's
    Indigenous Mexican or Indigenous Latino,
    Indigenous/Native American/First Nations -- Alaskan Native
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • AMY
    Early 20’s | She | White or white passing | baby lesbian, in the process of
    coming out. Navigating the early stages of coming into self, relationships, and society. A bit nerdy, a bit awkward in a cute way. Crushing on Letty. | Also plays PROFESSOR a problematic white man | RIB MADE HUMAN a woman in a game show competition
    20's
    White
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • MAICO
    Early 20’s |She/They | Any Ethnicity, preferably Black, or Afro-Latina, or Afro-Indigenous | Also plays | HOST A game show host | APHRODITE the goddess of love, beauty, desire, and sexuality GLADYS, a jaded administrator that stays at the non-profit for the greater good | BARTENDER
    20's
    BIPOC,
    Any -- preferably African American/Black,
    Middle Eastern, North African, or South Asian
    Female or gender non-conforming,
    Gender non-conforming,
    Non binary or femme
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
      South Asian or South Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • LETTY
    Early 20’s | She | Latina and/or MENA, any actor of color really, as long as they are fluent in Spanish| Also plays WALTÉR
    FRANCISCO a male game show contestant | CLOWN a video game character
    | SIMULATION PARTNER a character in a training simulation
    20's
    Latina/Indigenous,
    Latina or Latina/bi-racial,
    Middle Eastern, North African, or South Asian
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
      South Asian or South Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • LEO
    Early 20’s | He | Latino | Closeted Bisexual | Has repressed feelings for
    Gael | Fluent in Spanish | BLOODY MARIA a ghost | CUPID 1 Part of a
    performance art installation | CARLOS-SANTIAGO a game show
    contestant | PAUL an upbeat supervisor, head of the Minority Introduction
    Center
    20's
    Latino,
    Latino -- Mexican
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • TANNER
    Early 20’s | He | Masc | White or White Passing | Full Beard |
    Jock/Bro/Bull type, sports jock, taking a theatre class for
    general education requirement | CUPID-2 Part of a performance art
    installation | CAMERON Amy’s co-worker, a former
    adult performer, charismatic and flirtatious | BEARDED MAN a homophobic man with a beard
    20's
    White
    Male,
    Male or male-presenting
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male

Development History

  • Commission, IN THE MARGIN, 2015

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