Cast of Characters

Any kind of human being – actors of all shapes, sizes, colors, backgrounds, abilities and genders – can act in this play. Anyone who is comfortable playing the gender of the characters can play the roles.


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Character Descriptions


 (i.e. touching, hugging, kissing etc). Exact amount depends on your comfort level

 

Male Characters:

 

Pete - Almost pessimistic but he truly loves Ginette although it's hard for him to admit.

Steve - Open, clueless and kind. He is clueless to the world due to his inability to feel pain, which is attributed to his disorder.

Jimmy - A guy who's broken heart makes it hard for him to speak his mind.

Randy** - Broke his date’s face while dancing. Ends up having feelings for his best friend Chad, but it's hard for him to admit it. (this scene is 2 males, but could also be 2 femals)

Dave - Not so tough, but loves Rhonda for who she is.

East - A repairman, calm and sincere.

Lendall - Longtime best friend to Gayle, an understanding and collected person who is trying to understand his girlfriend.

Chad** - Was told he smelled by his date. He tells his best friend he has feelings for him.(this scene is 2 males, but could also be 2 femals)

Phil - A working man who gets in a fight with his wife after ice skating.

Man/Daniel - The ex of Hope, who has left the town but his life has gone on and changed without her.

 

**Randy & Chad: Must be comfortable playing a gay character. No physical intimacy involved.

 

Female Characters:

 

Ginette - Optimistic and loving toward Pete. A bit of a chatterbox who rambles on when she's nervous.

Sandrine - Jimmy’s Ex who left him suddenly but is put together and sensitive towards Jimmy. 

Gayle - Longtime girlfriend to Lendall, short tempered, passionate and flustered woman who wants to be married.

Hope - A jittery woman who left her boyfriend to go off into the world, and has come back to see him.

Glory - A vulnerable, nervous and guilty hiker.

Waitress/ Villian - No nonsense, sassy waitress, who is meant for Jimmy.

Marvalyn - A self protective nurse who is in a rough patch in her relationship.

Marci - The hardworking wife of Phil, who is angry with him over all the things his work has caused him to miss.

Rhonda - A tough, closed off and nervous woman who is awkward around Dave.

Suzette - Wife of Daniel

Randy and Chad - please read description and notes above.  This scene could be 2 males or 2 females.