Overview

Synopsis

Playwright Del Shores is known for his comedic takes on religion, LGBT issues, and life in the southern United States. Those themes are still very present in Yellow, but with a markedly different tone than other plays in Shores’ canon. Yellow revolves around the Westmoreland family, who seemingly have a picture-perfect life in Vicksburg, Mississippi--until a serious medical diagnosis forces a devastating secret to the surface. The play moves from sitcom in the first act to domestic drama in the second, with roles for both adult and teen actors who can navigate the emotional shifts. It may serve as a good fit for community theatres looking for emotional, thought-provoking material equally balanced with humor.

Show Information

Book
Del Shores
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2010
Genres
Drama
Settings
Contemporary, Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
A home in Vicksburg, Mississippi., Present day.
Cast Size
small
Orchestra Size
None
Licensor
Concord Theatricals
Ideal For
College/University, Community Theatre, Ensemble Cast, Small Cast, Includes Adult, Late Teen Characters

Context

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Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Bobby Westmoreland

Lead

Male

Kate Westmoreland

Lead

Female

Dayne Westmoreland

Supporting

Male

Gracie Westmoreland

Supporting

Female

Kendall Parker

Supporting

Male

Sister Timothea Parker

Supporting

Female

Songs

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A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.

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Key Terms

    Ensemble

    A group of performers who function as a unit in a production rather than as individuals with leading roles.

    Sitcom

    A comedic television format that influences theatrical writing styles with episodic structure and ensemble casts.

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Guide Written By:

Kevan Dunkelberg

Kevan Dunkelberg

Oklahoma-based drama teacher, actor and playwright