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Rasheeda Speaking, Joel Drake Johnson’s psychological thriller, pits two co-workers against another, when one receives a promotion to monitor the other. Office politics, fueled by racial contention, creates a battle to control the workplace. This chilling, dark comedy blends the realities of racism, superiority, and friendship, and will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
Dr. David Williams-- Caucasian, 40s-50s. He has his own internal medicine clinic within a larger medical center. Some might see him as a shrewd business manager, others as a manipulative chauvinist, and still others as the epitome of narcissistic white male privilege. He sees himself as a successful doctor doing what's best for his patients and his practice.
Ileen Van Meter-- Caucasian, 40s-50s. She is a competent, if somewhat unorganized, clinic receptionist. Some might say she's empathetic and supportive of everyone she meets, others might say she's easily manipulated by stronger personalities, and still others might say she's acts solely out of self-preservation. She would say that she's just trying to turn lemons into lemonade.
Jaclyn Spaulding--African-American, 30s-40s. She is a clinic receptionist who is a bit of a hypochondriac, often suspicious of others' intentions. Some would say she's refreshingly frank in her communication, others might say she's rude and off-putting, still others might say she looks for a fight. She would say she's an activist for equal treatment, opportunity and respect.
Mrs. Rose Saunders--Caucasian, 70s, patient of Dr. Williams. Everyone would say she's a typically dotty elderly woman a few decades behind the times in cultural politics.
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