Cast Size: 10-15 actors (6-8 women, 4-7 men)
The Turpin Family
Bud Turpin
An elderly man; the patriarch whose death sets the story in motion.
Can be doubled by Ray-Bud or Junior
Raynelle
Bud's wife; the matriarch of the family dealing with her husband's passing.
Ray-Bud
Son of Bud and Raynelle.
Lucille
Ray-Bud's wife.
Junior
The other son of Bud and Raynelle.
Suzanne
Junior's wife.
Delightful
Bud and Raynelle's only daughter.
Can double with Nadine
Extended Family & Community
Marguerite
Bud's sister.
Royce
Marguerite's son.
Reverend Hooker
The local reverend presiding over the funeral.
Can double with Norval and Clyde
Veda
An elderly woman.
Can double with Juanita
Norval
Veda's husband.
Can double with Rev. Hooker and Clyde
Nadine
A young woman.
Can double with Delightful
Clyde
A friend of the family.
Can double with Rev. Hooker and Norval
Juanita
A cousin by marriage.
Can double with Veda
The Joy of Life Singers
A church singing group that provides musical moments throughout the show.
Anyone besides Junior and Ray-Bud can be part of this group
Character Doubling Notes
- Junior or Ray-Bud can double with Bud
- Reverend Hooker can double with Norval and Clyde
- Delightful can double with Nadine
- Juanita can double with Veda
- Anyone besides Junior and Ray-Bud can be part of The Joy of Life Singers
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