A character who hosts a Down-Home Cookin' Show, performing a stereotypical narrative that comments on identity through a recipe metaphor.

Flat characters who promote products and serve as reflections of commercial worth in a photo session.

A satirical character with "magical" abilities, representing and subverting the "Magical Negro" trope.

A flamboyant transgender woman from New York who entertains and challenges audiences while contemplating social rejection.

A bald character grappling with identity due to hair loss, symbolizing the cost of conforming to beauty standards.

The Afro wig in "The Hairpiece," symbolizing the power of the "Black is Beautiful" movement.

A wig representing style aligned with white beauty conventions, highlighting irony in its critique.

A character who employs Brechtian tactics to remind the audience of the performative nature of the story.

An authority figure in "The Last Mama-on-the-Couch Play," embodying traditional conventions and middle-class values.

The protagonist of "The Last Mama-on-the-Couch Play," entangled in conflict with authority figures.

A character who draws on past literary portrayals to depict the Black female experience through performance.

A performer in Greek tragic style, adding a universal quality to her character's portrayal.

Represents the conflict between maintaining Black identity and achieving success in an urban corporate world.

Connected to his identity through cultural elements like music, he symbolizes a cultural connection to the past.

A singer who gains success abroad, representing themes of transformation and a desire for acceptance.

A character with abilities that help the protagonist face past traumas and internal struggles.

A white character with authority over Lala's career, representing complex relational dynamics.

A character who undergoes a transformative experience akin to a supernatural event causing familial conflict.

An amalgam of all the characters, embracing rhythm and past pain to drive her life forward.