Cast of Characters

Ideal cast size is 10...however the show can be performed with as few as 5 (if one role is double-casted)

and as many as your stage can accommodate, depending on the size of your ensemble.

Joe Madson: (Romantic lead and narrator for this story) An all-round nice guy who was extremely shy in high school.

Lacey Turner:  (Romantic lead, fellow student at St. Peter’s High School) An attractive and sweet young girl who serves as Joe's love interest.

Jerry Landis: (Joe’s best friend in high school)  Likeable and funny comedic lead.

Sally: (Lacey’s girlfriend in high school)  Likeable and funny comedic lead.

*George Madson:  (Joe’s father)  Extremely likeable and caring father with a real soft side.

*Father DeJoseph:  (Head of the high school choral group)  Stern but likeable adult figure.

Ensemble (4 - ?):  Two males and two females (must be able to sing and dance)

Piano Player in Restaurant :  This is a fun part that can be played by one of the ensemble performers or by a local celebrity. 

(For example, the Philadelphia production featured several well-know local newscasters and a college basketball coach.) 

Click on this link to see a clip of the role:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu6zdbhvZhs

(*denotes an adult part that can be doubled if need be)