“Secrets Men Keep”

Executive Producer: Dr. Tiy-E
Written/Produced/Directed by: Dr. Tiy-E, Nedra Simone & Lady-J

Play Synopsis

“Secrets Men Keep,” is the brand new stage play based on the bestselling novel, “Secrets Men Keep,” by Dr. Tiy-E. In this four act stage play, set in Atlanta 2005, Dr. Tiy-E uses humor to tackle the key issues that affect most relationships today. The backdrop of the play is the office of Dr. She’mia Muhammad, she is the therapist that each of the main characters goes to see, in hopes that she can help them overcome their issues. The play is narrated through the minds of the four main male characters: Vaughn, Trevore, Darryl, and Chuck.

Vaughn is an aspiring artist, who is newly married, and still struggling with being committed to his wife, and with the other responsibilities that come with being a husband. His turning point comes when he is forced to tell his wife… he not only lost their house… but he has been having an affair since they’ve been married.

Trevore is an exotic dancer who is not very well endowed, but makes the ladies scream with desire as he performs every night wearing a sock to make him look large. When he falls for one of his best customers, he has to face the fact that the truth will soon be out of the bag, (literally) and she may or may not still be attracted to him.

Darryl, drives a big car and has a big mouth… The only thing missing is his height. At 5’ 3”, he is often mistaken for being much younger than he really is. He not only has to deal with rejection from the ladies who are mostly taller than him… but he also has to deal with the jokes his friends make about him being a “little man.”

Chuck, is a man who has doesn’t know how to treat a woman, and when it comes to relationships, he is definitely his own worst enemy. He grew up without a male role model and therefore has no clue how to love, respect, or even talk to females. He knows what kind of woman he wants to marry, but he has to learn some basic manners before he is ready to even approach the type of woman he wants.

The play “Secrets Men Keep,” is full of lessons on how to love and be loved. Through each of the main characters, Dr. Tiy-E shares advice on how to overcome the challenges that are a natural part of any relationship.