
2nd Annual BIPOC
Virtual Play Fest
July 12-August 14
Have you been craving theatre for us by us told through our lenses? Then look no further! Perceptions Theatre presents our 2nd BIPOC Play Festival dedicated to showcasing one act plays by talented playwrights of color. We have brought together 4 playwrights, 4 directors and 10 actors from South Shore, Chicago and the surrounding areas! You will have access to this festival virtually from July 12th-August 14th! Until August 14th we will continue to update this platform with behind the scene features from playwrights, actors, directors and more. These plays offer four diverse, intriguing tales that explore: the chaos of love triangle; the dangers of succession politics; suppressed childhood trauma; and police brutality. Thank you for joining us and enjoy the show!
Meet The Cast & Directors
Mess by: Carlo Zenner
Marco, 23, a Queer Latinx Chicagoan grappling with the disorienting effects of quarantine and they happen to be a sensitive hopeless romantic, as he navigates the pleasures and pains of casual dating.

Ashley Keys
Director

Carlo Zenner​
Marco

Jo JB Schaffer
Bailey

Just-Us
Jesse

Dina Perez
Cassandra
The Voice Inside My Head: Lou Johnson
The Man in Black recalls his life’s accomplishments, and reflects on the community and national outrage that his murder has caused.

Rashaad A. Bond
Director

Brandon Etheridge
Man in Black
Was It Me? by: Andrea J. Fulton
On the eve of her 50th birthday, a reunion of childhood friends unlocks fragments of uncomfortable memories. What revelations await Margo by the night’s end?
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Nia Vines
Director
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Whitney Pipes
Margo

Donn Carl Harper
Gabe

Brandon Etheridge
Eddie
Kingdom by: Nic Bell
Explores the ideas of family, duty, free will, and the inevitability of fate. It aims to challenge what we think we know, by showing us we don’t really know anything. Can we make a stand for what’s right? Or are we doomed to repeat the sins of our fathers?

Myesha-Tiara
Director

Lavell McGee​
Richard

Kenny Bell
Charles

Felisha McNeal
Mother

Adeera Harris
News Reporter

Brandon Etheridge
Cop 1

Dina Perez
Cop 1
Meet The Production Team

Tamarus Harvell
Production Manager
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Jabari Khaliq
Videographer & Cinematographer

Jerluane 'Jae' Jenkins
Stage Manger & Producing Executive Director

Myesha-Tiara
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Producing Artistic Director

Literary Manager
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Kenny Bell
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Antwon Funches
Resident Graphic Designer

Jamise Wright
Casting Director

Adeera Harris
Stage Manager Intern

























































































































































































































































