What it is to be B, Play

What it is to be B, by Charlotte Brace.

Recorded repeated voices, all speaking at alternative times then become so numerous it becomes a buzz of sound.
Voices: Greedy. Undecided. Bi. Bisexual. Gang-banger. Threesome. Maybe Pansexual. Closet case.
It stops a woman, Lucy, is standing alone in a spot light. She looks curiously up at the light above her. Man A walks up to her, he is wearing a suit.
Man A: Hi, I’m straight, who are you? Lucy: Hi, I’m Lucy. Man A: You don’t want to say fine!
The man pushes her again. Woman A walks up to her, she is wearing a suit.
Woman A: Hey there. How are you? I’m lesbian. What your name? Lucy: My name is Lucy, I am B... Woman A: Lucy is that your name... I have never heard of that, is it a euphemism for your group? Lucy: No, that’s my name. Woman A: Oh. I see.
Woman A is confused and walks away. Lights go out.
Lucy: Why should I define myself through my sexuality? Surely it doesn’t matter... My thoughts and future is what counts surely.
Flashing lights come on. Lucy is dancing, Woman B dances towards her. She half shouts like in a night club.
Woman B: Hey, How are you? Lucy; I’m ok. And you?
Woman B gets up to Lucy really close and starts kissing her on the cheek. Lucy pulls away.
Woman B: Well why are you in a gay club if you’re not gay!
Woman B looks angry and stomps off. Lucy is left alone, uncomfortable. The lights stop, black out.
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Lucy: When people found out I was Bi at school, girls would not change in the same changing rooms in PE. In case I was having a look. I always wanted to say: “Look you’re not that good looking so get over yourself! And you are obviously stupid!” Now People don’t seem to understand I don’t want to go clubbing because clubs have just become a hunting ground. I just wanted to dance and have fun with my friends. But they all disappear in the night with other people. I like gay clubs because people are friendly and the music is good.
Light come one dimly, Woman B comes back.
Lucy: Leave me alone!
Lights go out. Lucy is sat with 5 friends, all talking and laughing. Woman C arrives and talks to one of the friends as if they hadn’t seen each other in a while.
Woman C: Oh my god! I can’t believe you are here. It’s been ages. The friend: This is crazy guys this is my friends C. C these are friends of mine. Please sit down.
Woman C sit next to Lucy, the talking continues.
Woman C: So How did you meet? Lucy: We met in a bar in Soho, she nearly spilt all her drink on me and became friends. Woman C: So are you... hum... Well gay? Lucy: No I’m Bi. Woman C : Oh right. I always wandered if the rumors where true about Bisexuals. Is it true that you have the best threesome?
The friend group goes silent. The lights go out, a spot light on Lucy and a microphone is put to her lips. There is some feedback and her voice seems loud.
Lucy: I don’t know I can only speech for myself. I haven’t had a threesome; I am not really interested in that sort...
The friend start up conversation again and the microphone is taken away and her voice is drown out.
Lucy: Thing.
Lucy walks to the front of the stage, leaving her friends to talk.
I am Bisexual, I don’t hide it and I am not ashamed. I just don’t feel that it is the most important thing about me. If who you cuddle under the sheets defines you in everyway, then the world has become a sad place for us all. I am in foremost Lucy, I have an education, a family and thoughts. Ideas for the future, ideas about politics, ideas about sports. But being bi only means if I really like someone, their sex doesn’t stop me from
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starting a relationship. It shouldn’t mean I am less trustworthy or more. That should depend on who I am and my morals. People get very uptight about sexuality now. Most of us just want to continue living find someone, or even someones. Want a job, a life, friends and acceptance. But by pushing things down people throats, you are making it harder for everyone else. Acceptance and equal standing should just be a factor of life. I know I am pushing it down your throats now, but I will accept you criticism later. Thank you very much and good night.
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