A Little Bit of Tea With That...
by Bleu Beckford-Burrell, Stephanie Swirsky, C. Quintana

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Highlights

30 mins Present Day Role(s) for Black Actor(s) Interior Set Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes Comedy

Synopsis

A vicious rumor has spread at the local high school, just before spring break.

A long-standing friendship is at risk, with friends falling away left and right.

Allison believes she may know who's causing the chaos, but her accusation may cause a rift that can never be fixed.

A Little Bit of Tea with That... is published as part of The Keen Collection: Volume 9 .

Characters

Character
SUZIE

16, she/her, considers herself a leader.

The Students/Drama Crew: AIO

An aspiring actor and current senior who plays the lead.

ALLISON

Black, 15, F. Conscious, loyal and dedicated friend and student.

ZOEY

P.O.C., 15, F. Very confident social butterfly who has just found a little bit of popularity.

BERNIE

A budding production stage manager who takes their job very seriously.

JULIA

16, she/her, committed to doing the right thing and also getting good grades.

KRISSY

White, 14, F. Takes boy crazy to another level and definitely has a phone addiction.

ROBIN

A class clown type, totally crushing on Sloane.

AUSTIN

16, he/him, a practical thinker.

OLI

Black, 15, F. Tom-boy, foster kid, just looking to have a good time.

KAI

The sincere playwright for the current production—their first play!

IZZY

16, she/her, powered up and ready to go.

CARMEL

White, 16, M. Debate team captain with a strong sense of moral obligation.

SLOANE

A team player who is kind of just along for the ride.

GRACE

16, she/her, has anxiety and is primarily worried that everyone hates her.

FRESHMAN

A nosy underclassman, to be doubled by one of the Hatches (probably Hatchie).

GARREN

Black, 17, M. A nerd with a passion for Track & Field.

ZOE

16, she/her, hates herself and understands if others do too.

The Hatches

(A kooky Greek chorus of sorts):

SELINA

Latinx, 18, M. Overworked night manager struggling to keep work, school and family life in order.

LUKE

16, he/him, loves Jesus and his parents and most of all, himself.

MARTIN

Latinx, 16, M. Pariah. Works as the busboy for the café.

HATCHIE

An exuberant attention-seeker, Sloane's opposite.

REBEKAH

16, she/her, blunt and that's just how she is.

ROSE

White, 16, F. Great work ethic with questionable loyalties.

+ 8 more characters

Publication

Publisher Samuel French
ISBN-13 9780573710148
ISBN-10 0573710147

A Little Bit of Tea With That... is a comedy play written by Bleu Beckford-Burrell and published by Samuel French .

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