πΊπΎπ¬π¨π»Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, Sweat tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor. But when layoffs and picket lines begin to chip away at their trust, the friends find themselves pitted against each other in a heart-wrenching fight to stay afloat.
Winner of the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
By Lynn Nottage
Directed by Susan Hardie
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Firth J Chew Studio Theatre
January 17 β February 2, 2025
Wednesdays β Saturdays: 7:30 pm | Sundays: 2:00 pm
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Sunday, October 13 β 6:30PM
Monday, October 14 β 7:00PM
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Tuesday, October 15 β 7:00PM
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Spokane Civic Theatre, Studio Theatre
1020 N Howard St, Spokane WA 99201
Directions can be found here: spokanecivictheatre.com/know-before-you-go/
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- This play contains frequent strong profanity, occasional racial epithets and violence
- Age range and gender of characters is to appear on stage as; ethnicity and cultural background requirements noted
- No prepared reading or monologue required; please be prepared for cold readings from the script
- Cast may expect many discussions regarding race, xenophobia and how the playwright intended for her work to present these themes, amongst others
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Evan
Black American, Male/Female, 40-50s
The parole officer for both Jason and Chris. They essentially play the mediating force between Jason and Chris. Not much is known about Evan or what brought them to this field of work, however, they do care about the well-being of both characters. They believe in tough love and does not back down.
Jason
White American of German descent, Male, 20-30
The son of Tracey and best friend of Chris. Jason is a young man who is very proud of his family history at the factory. He tends to not be aware of how the way he says things affect others, nor does he care. Though he shows it often in the worst way, Jason cares deeply about his friends and family.
Chris
Black American, Male, 20-30
The son of Cynthia and Brucie, and best friend of Jason. Chris is a young black man trying to navigate his way through a world not built in his favor. He is stuck between staying strong and following in the footsteps of his father as a factory employee, or following his dream and going to school. Chris cares deeply about his family, but he struggles with the fine line of supporting or enabling his father.
Stan
White American of German descent, Male, 50s
The manager of the bar where everyone hangs out. Stan is the glue that keeps the whole group together. He tends to get flirty with Jessie and Tracey. He is someone who is crafting his own corner of the American dream working at the bar after an injury at Olsteadβs left him with a permanent limp. Day in and day out he sees the lives of the people affected by the tumbling economy. Because of this and his own experience, he tries his hardest to help those close to him.
Oscar
Colombian-American, Male, 20-30
An employee of the bar. Oscar is a hardworking young man with aspirations to rise far above his current situation. Though he is under no obligation, he often helps the group, receiving no gratitude (and often plenty of insults) in return. He and Stan seem to have a cordial relationship, not quite friendship but closer than acquaintances.
Tracey
White American of German descent, Female, 40-50
The single mother of Jason and best friend of Cynthia and Jessie. Tracey is a strong willed, quick tongued, no nonsense woman. She does not care if what she says offends you or hurts your feelings. She is one of the hardest workers at Olsteadβs and perhaps the biggest personality in the show.
Cynthia
Black American, Female, 40-50
The mother of Chris and best friend of Tracey and Jessie. Cynthia is a woman who understands the pressure and importance of being a black woman in a white world. She is determined to not only do well for herself, but to also see her son Chris do well. She has a difficult relationship with Brucie, whom she wants to support, but is at her wits end with his addiction problems. However, she often finds herself in a place of missing him right when she should push him out. One of the most complex characters in the show, Cynthia is compelling and full of layers.
Jessie
Italian-American, Female, 40s
A good friend of Cynthia and Tracey, and kind of a third wheel in the relationship. Jessie tries her best to remain neutral between Cynthia and Tracey, but later this neutrality is broken. She is often the comic relief with a glass of something always near. However, Jessie is still trying to pick herself up after losing her husband to another woman. She is truly a hopeless romantic who processes her broken heart through the haze of alcohol.
Brucie
African-American, Male, 40s
The estranged husband of Cynthia and father of Chris. He was once one of the loudest voices on the line, encouraging others to continue fighting until they won. However, a tough life and a losing battle with addiction have changed him. His love for Cynthia and Chris has not changed, but at times this manifests itself as manipulation to get money for drugs.
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Event Venue
Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N Howard St, Spokane, WA 99201-2204, United States,Spokane, Washington
