Assunta “Sue” Ferguson Simeoli
Attractive, ditzy, scattered widow; who is not lovin’ being left in charge of a beach boardwalk amusement pier. (Late 30’s-mid 40’s; mezzo, with belt)
Melody Simeoli
Sue’s daughter is talented, pretty, and determined (19-20; Mezzo/with belt)
Bobby
A bookworm struggling with basic social skills, particularly around females. Has Einstein hair and tape wrapped around one side of his eyeglasses; likes white socks/sandals and ill-fitting shorts (early 20’s; baritone/bass)
Janet
In high school the boys called her “Triple B,” short for “Brainy-Big-Boobs.” A looker with lots of chest. (Early 20’s; alto)
Big Al
Short, stocky, ex-Marine tough on the outside and melted mozzarella on the inside. (60’s; tenor)
Candy Kemple
High strung, motor mouth redhead with an opinion on everything. (Early 20’s; mezzo/alto)
Grammie G-Augustina “Gussie” Dellasandro Ferguson
Sue’s strong-willed, opinionated Italian, widowed mother;effervescent and flamboyant with lots of “life” left in her; Italian accent (60’s;soprano)
Anthony Falconi
Italian looks; heavy New York or New Jersey accent; Can fix anything but his love life with Candy. (20’s; tenor/baritone)
Dirk Golding
Cigar-chomping local developer who believes women belong in a kitchen, a garden or a bedroom. (Late 40’s-50’s; baritone/bass)
Nadine Kaminsky
Has a certain “reputation,” aided by trashy make up, teased platinum hair and tight clothing; voluptuous Marilyn Monroe type. Never met a man she didn’t like to put her hands on. Dumb as a fox. (Early 20’s)
Matthew/Arthur Auriello
Tall, well-built, handsome, with a killer smile and a score to settle (Early 20’s; tenor/baritone)
Ensemble
Minimum: 2 females, 2 males; who are the customers on the boardwalk and in Big Al’s; the Stage Manager (Must sing and dance)
