Mop & Bucket Blues
Set in present-day Chicago, Mop and Bucket Blues follows the journey of a dedicated janitor, JJ, who has spent decades cleaning up Chicago schools, literally and figuratively. With the help of a brave new ex-NFL player turned principal, JJ confronts the challenges of a struggling public school system while fighting to create a better future for creative and athletic students. Mop and Bucket Blues is a raw, honest, and emotionally charged play that amplifies the voices of the underserved youth and the silent heroes who fight for them daily. It is a call to awareness, a cry for help, and a tribute to those who dare to care.
7 roles
Gifted on the. football field, trapped at home. Lives with his mother Sheila and her abusive boyfriend, Jessie. Determined to escape his environment through football.
Smart, funny, and observant. Caught between two worlds, his suburban upbringing and his dad’s work in the inner city. Foottball player.
Little C (Charles) – AA, small framed, Student, 13, Male A talented singer from a struggling home. Lives with his mother and helps care for his baby sister. Pressured by RaRa’s gang, he's forced to choose between his musical dreams and survival. (Must be able to sing)
Quiet, introspective, and starting to question the gang life. Loyal to RaRa, the gang leader, but has a conscience and growing discomfort with the violence around him.
Reckless and eager to prove himself. Uses force to gain respect. A follower who craves validation from the crew.
Ruthless and ready to strike. One of the only girls in the gang, she masks her trauma with aggression and bravado. Masculine presenting.
The muscle. Strong and blunt, Rock enforces orders with little hesitation. He follows RaRa the leaader, without question.
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