Bobby
A bookworm future philosopher struggling with basic social skills, particularly around females. Has Einstein hair; wears white socks/sandals, ill-fitting shorts and a stretched out, “Ferguson’s Boardwalk Amusement Pier” tee shirt. Tape is wrapped around one side of his big eyeglasses. College age (Tenor/baritone)
Sue Ferguson Simms
An attractive and fit, good natured Italian-American, late 30’s to mid-40’s. A typical late 1950’s type homemaker unprepared for the business of running a boardwalk. (mezzo/alto/belter)
Candy Kemple
Slender with meticulously coifed platinum blonde hair in a teased, bee-hive or bouffant. Speaks rapidly. (early 20’s) (Mezzo/alto)
Anthony Falconi
Italian looking with a heavy New York or New Jersey accent; stuck in 1956. Can fix anything but his love life. (early to mid-20’s) (Baritone or bass)
Nadine Kaminsky
Has a certain “reputation,” aided by trashy make up, teased hair and tight clothing; voluptuous Marilyn Monroe type. Never met a man she didn’t like to put her hands on. Nasal-voiced. (Early 20’s)
Zach Kaminsky
Local thug; related to Nadine (adult). Must sing if doubling.
“The Shoresters”
The girl-group of singers led by Melody.
Janet Roth
Rich, beautiful and smart. Melody’s closest friend and a “Shorester.”
(19-20)(Alto)
Rita
Gullible “Shorester,” works for her grandfather, “Big Al,” and writes songs.
(19-20) (Soprano)
Big Al
Italian owner of Big Al’s Pizza Palace on the boardwalk. Short, stocky, ex-Marine tough on the outside and melted mozzerella on the inside. Relates everything to Korean War. (60’s) (Singing role)
Grammie G
“Gussie” Simeoli Ferguson, Sue’s Italian-born, irrepressible widowed mother. European looking, lots of “life” left in her; (60’s) (Soprano)
Ensemble
Boardwalk and restaurant customers, Angels, Golding construction worker
(Doubling: Well-disguised Zach can double as construction worker.)
