Description
CHARACTERS
Bryan Busted – A naïve but talented aspiring actor with a fierce determination to succeed.
Jennifer Masters – A young energetic girl who dreams of becoming a Hollywood actress, sometimes misunderstood.
Rob Michaels – An A-List movie star who’s fame has gone to his head. Very arrogant, and jealous, does not want newcomers stealing his limelight. Can be quite violent.
Steph Shinesilver / Stephen Shinesilver – The director who’s always been successful because of his/her passion and drive.
Diana Collins – Manipulative businesswoman who works behind the scenes in ‘Hollywood’.
Paul Julian / Paula Julian – Diana’s business partner and Exec Producer who’s ambition is nothing more than to make money and climb to the top of the power hierarchy.
Kyle Green – Bryan’ best friend and young upcoming screenwriter. Slightly nerdy but passionate about his work. Not the wealthiest person.
Sandra Stephanie-Smyth – Successful actress enjoying the limelight, very much a diva but hiding a secret hobby on the side. Cat lover, has no time for fools.
Jack Craigs – Actor in his prime who is unfortunately about to face his downfall for no other reason besides mangement thinking he’s no longer ‘it’. His management are blind to see that he’s still actually quite popular.
Alice Hall – Los Angeles citizen who enjoys movies and books. Also very righteous and always prepared to stand up for what she believes in and encourage others to do the same.
Harold Alexander / Harriet Alexander – Another Hollywood director. Very strict, and tight. Quite disorganised and tries to take shortcuts with the expectation that things will fall into his/her lap.
Wallace Billingslea – Actor who thinks he’s really talented and god’s gift to this world. But really, he’s not. Very sarcastic and has very little tact. Can double in Act 1 as various other small roles.
Amanda Parker – Casting director who has to make the tough decisions. Works well with Steph/Steph.. Actress can double with some of the cameo roles.
Victoria Sparks – Journalist, someone who feels the need to always get involved. Extremely intrusive and will do anything to get a story, even if she has to make it up. Willing to lie to give her a career break.
Rachel Vale – New inexperienced actress who tries her best but finding things tough. Actress can double with other smaller roles
Britney Jones – Silly girl who is all hyped up about moving to LA and is caught up in pop culture
Selina Grant – LA girl who tags along with Britney and makes trouble for fun.
(Britney and Selina can be combined into 1 character if preferred)
Dean Bean – Cocky radio host who’s real name is Burt. (never appears on stage)
Other characters:
AD’s
People on the streets and town centres
Protesters, Writers, Cameramen, Runners, Film crew
There is always the option for people to double as multiple characters within reason.
PREVIEW
Preview available here
