Character breakdown

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Roles Available - 7-8 men, 5-6 women

(The following are possible doublings—The director reserves the right to rethink these if needed)

 

Foley person (will be a lively performer on stage creating many live sound effects)  male or female.

 

Stage manager (will probably double with Joseph, the superintendent of angels), authoritative.

 

Freddie Filmore/Announcer (will probably double as Mr. Potter, the greedy selfish antagonist).

 

Jake Laurents/George (will also play young George) hero of the play, warm and sympathetic.

 

Mr. Harry “Jazzbo” Heywood/Clarence (an angel who has just one last chance to earn his wings).

 

Harry (George’s brother) (Can double with cop Bert, friend Sam, young son, Pete, other roles).

 

Gower (drug store owner) (Can double with George’s dad Peter, Cab driver, Ernie, other roles).

 

Billy (George’s uncle) (Can double with homeowner Giuseppe, Bartender Nick and other roles).

 

Sally Whipplewhite/Mary (George’s wife), kind, spirited, great chemistry with George.

 

Lana Sherwood/Violet (George’s childhood friend turned prostitute) (Can double with Janie).

 

Rose (George’s mom) (Can double with Sadie, bank examiner and woman in commercial).

 

Zuzu (George’s youngest daughter) (Can double with Matilda, Ruth Dakin Bailey, Mrs. Hatch and others).