Most people play many roles in life, but Samuel Sheng takes this human condition to extremes. Based on the true-life murder of Lance Penny, the play takes an oblique route, which is driven by its characters. The audience experiences the story through the eyes of a therapist and his therapy group, as they try to cope with the disappearance of two members. The five supporting character roles that Sheng plays bring immediacy to the central drama. He is dependent on his client for his salary, just as Terry is dependent on him for judgment.
Flounders is another instrumental character in the plot.
Sheng thrives on the diverse portfolio of characters he creates for the play. I wanted something where I played multiple characters. The last couple pieces I played smaller roles in larger productions. Even though a part is written for a white person, I can play it. If someone can bring me in, I can do the work.