ROLES AND CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS…

All ages are suggestions. It’s all about the talent!

 

Bob Bradley (Father)  35-45  Solid, family man. Nice guy, maybe a little unaware.

 

Grace Bradley (mother)  35-45  Determined, friendly, concerned, dedicated

 

Beth Bradley  8-16

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The narrator. Strong voice and presence

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Charlie Bradley  7-12  Typical kid brother. Loud and honest.

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Ralph Herdman    2-14  Ragged, scroungy, slouching, touch of adolescent cool

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Imogene Herdman  9-12  Loud, bossy, crafty, smart

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Leroy Herdman  8-11  Tough, sure of himself

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Claude Herdman  7-10  Tough, combative

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Ollie Herdman  7-10  Looking for trouble. Claude’s usual partner in crime

 

Gladys Herdman  7-8  Small, wiry, feisty

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Alice Wendlerken  9-11  Prim, proper, pain in the neck, know it all.

 

Mrs. Armstrong  40-60  Largish woman, managerial in voice and manner

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Mrs. Slocum  35-60  Pleasant, motherly woman

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Mrs. Clark  35-60  Busy body

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Mrs. Clausing  35-60  Another busy body, but well-meaning

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Mrs. McCarthy  40-50  A younger, less imperious version of Mrs. Armstrong

 

Maxine  10-ish  Typical kid. Sweet, happy.

 

Elmer Hopkins  10-14

 

Hobie  10-12

 

David  8-9

 

Beverly  8-9

 

Fireman  25-40

 

Fireman  25-40

 

Shirley  7-ish

 

Juanita  7-ish

 

Doris  9-ish

 

Reverend Hopkins  40-60  Well-meaning. A little afraid of the confusion.

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Angels, and assorted others  7-20

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Manger animals, etc.