THE CHARACTERS
Sam Stafford (30-40yrs)
Adoptive mother of Rachel and Marcus. Wife of Chris. Owner of the Toy store. Very protective of her family but the more reserved of the couple. Any race or ethnicity. Mezzo Soprano voice. A4-D5
Chris Stafford (30-40yrs)
Adoptive mother of Rachel and Marcus. Wife of Sam. Owner of the toy store. Strong and capable, she is the more easy going in her relationships. Any race or ethnicity. Mezzo Soprano voice. A4-F#5
Marcus Stafford (12-15yrs)
Adopted son of Sam and Chris, brother to Rachel, and friend of Quinn. He is good-natured and fun but is longing for the closeness his family once had due to the many rejections he’s faced in his life. Any race or ethnicity. Tenor/Alto voice. G3-A5
Quinn Rivera (12-15yrs)
Daughter of Paul and Lily, friend to Alex and Marcus. She is trying to forge her own path away from the stifling religious teachings of her parents. Strong-willed and clever. Must be a strong singer who can also rap. Any race or ethnicity. Mezzo soprano voice. A4-E5
Rachel Stafford (15-17yrs)
Adopted daughter of Sam and Chris, brother of Marcus and best friend of Kendall. Rachel is an overachiever who is very focused on her lifes’ goals. This sometimes gets in the way of her making friends. Any race or ethnicity. Alto voice. A4-C#5
Paul Rivera (35-45yrs)
Father of Quinn and husband to Lily. Paul is the leader of the church’s bible group. He is strict and overbearing with his daughter, wife, and the congregation. Must be a strong singer with the ability to sing rock and classical. Any race or ethnicity. Tenor voice. F2-D#4
Lily Rivera (35-45yrs)
Mother of Quinn and wife to Paul. Lily has always done what is expected of her and never speaks her own mind. Being a mother is her greatest joy but deep down she wishes for more in her life. Any race or ethnicity. Soprano voice. A4-A6
Kendall Walker (15-17yrs)
Girlfriend of Max and best friend of Rachel. She is kind and outgoing and very focused on her romantic relationship. School is an afterthought though she has “big” dreams. Any race or ethnicity. Soprano voice. A4-A6
Max Miranda (16-18yrs)
Boyfriend of Kendall and employee of Sam and Chris. Max is really into video games. He is goofy but quiet with new people. He is very laid back and not quick to anger. Any race or ethnicity. Tenor voice. A3-E4
Alex Molinati (12-15yrs)
Best friend of Quinn. Alex is athletic and smart. When she makes a friend, it’s for life and she tends to be a bit jealous when others get in the way of that. Any race or ethnicity. Mezzo soprano. A4-D#5
Ensemble Members/Church Group
Agnes, Gregory, Frank, Maria
Members of the church group run by Paul. They are in various stages of anger or disbelief regarding same-sex couple Sam and Chris. Any race or ethnicity.
Kids/Teens
Local residents and gamers who help bring the games to life.