Pitch & Character Breakdown
Pitch
Nancy is picked up by her mom’s television studio to play the part of Sally in “Sally’s Surroundings” after Sandra’s untimely death to alcohol poisoning.
Character Breakdown
*Sandra: (Alto-Age 18-25) Nancy’s mom and Isaiah’s ex-wife. She is the lead on “Sally’s Surroundings,” and longs for a numbness
Little Nancy: (Mezzo-Soprano-Age 6) The youngest version of Nancy; she sets the tone for how Sandra affects her
Tween Nancy: (Mezzo-Soprano-Age 14) The tween version of Nancy; she sets the tone for the show
*Nancy: (Alto-Age 16) Takes over Sandra’s role on “Sally’s Surroundings” and commits a great crime
Deb: (Mezzo-Soprano-Age 14) Tween Nancy’s best friend
Students:
Mrs. Smith: (Age 20-50) The school teacher
Michael: (Age 14) A student
Cynthia: (Age 14) A student
Cedrig: (Age 20-30) The producer of “Sally’s Surroundings,” Mick’s right-hand man
Mick: (Age 50) The director of “Sally’s Surroundings,” takes big risks to get better ratings
Nurse: (Age 20) The nurse at Helen’s Hospital
Mrs. Linette: (Age 30-45)
Cory: (Age 25-30) Plays Bradley on “Sally’s Surroundings,” and is Mabel’s right hand man
*Studio Cast: (Ages 20-50) The cast of “Sally’s Surroundings”
Mabel: (Alto-Age 20-30) A supporting role on “Sally’s Surroundings,” will do whatever it takes to get to the top
Isaiah
*Mortician
Ruby
Rosie: (Age 35-40) Stylist crew member on “Sally’s Surroundings”
Wanda: (Age 35-45) Stylist crew member on “Sally’s Surroundings”
Camille: (Age 35-60) Plays the teacher on “Sally’s Surroundings”
Andy: (Age 18+) A character on “Sally’s Surroundings”
Officer Chuck: (Age 50) Officer
Cop 1: (Age 30-50) Cop
Guard: (Age 30-50) Guard of the prison
*Nurses: (Age 20-50)
Drew: (Age 40-60): Plays Mr. Baker on “Sally’s Surroundings”
*Crew: (Age 18+): The stage crew on “Sally’s Surroundings”
*The roles of Sandra and Nancy could be played by the same people
*The roles of the studio cast & nurses are double cast
*Mortician: Can be double cast
*Crew: Can be double cast