Exit Stage Riley (PDF)
Description
The Tammy Awards. Every drama student dreams of attending. But to win a Tammy Award, is the ultimate goal. The coveted GOAT Acting Award comes with a full scholarship and eternal glory. All eyes are on the elusive and charismatic Riley Thane to win for her one-woman show Thane's the Thing. The less-than-impressive Durschnitt High School Drama Club is also taking a trip to Madison in order to attend the awards and the club's treasurer, the devastatingly shy Janet has a big secret: she is secretly Riley Thane. To accept the GOAT Award would mean her college career is set, but it also risks exposing her true identity. Add to the mix an aspiring playwright, desperate to meet Riley, a couple of senior divas, two drama coaches battling it out for domination, and more! Can Janet and her cohorts keep her secret safe? Find out in this over-the-top farcical romp.
Janet, she/her/hers, about 17, incredibly shy but has a big secret
Tabi, she/her/hers, 15-18, Janet’s best friend who has no problem speaking her mind
Olivia, she/her/hers, 17-18, the president of the Durchschnitt Drama Club, self-absorbed
Daniel, he/him/his, 14-18, the vice president of the Durchschnitt Drama Club, devoted to Olivia
Ms Arie, adult, she/her/hers, the quirky drama director at Durchschnitt High School
Mr. Beau, adult, he/him/his, the drama director at Washington Middle School, Ms Arie’s arch nemesis
Bre, she/her/hers, about 19, a former GOAT winner who is the face of the Tammy Awards
Alex, any gender or gender identity, 14-18, a member of the Durchschnitt Drama Troupe
Chester, he/him/his 13, a young aspiring playwright who is utterly obsessed with Riley
Hotel employee, any gender or gender identity, 15-19, bored out of their mind and tired of these darn theatre kids
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A small ensemble of other theatre students, composed of at least four actors. These actors can simply play the roving theatre students featured throughout or, if doubling is required, can play the parts of Bre, Alex, Chester, and the hotel employee.
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Note: The roles of Alex and the hotel employee can be played by a performer of any gender or gender identity. The script has provided these characters with they/them/their pronouns, but the producing company may adjust pronouns as needed.
