Kids Wanted For "Brighton Beach Memoirs" Play

Smart. Sensible. Sarcastic. Adolescent, and fixated on girls. Sees himself as a writer, hence the ongoing commentary of his family. Is not above writing notes and letters for others to put himself in a positive light or in a position of power. Looks up to his brother Stanley. He has a love-hate relationship with Stanley, as brothers can sometimes be cruel. Gets blamed for everything that goes wrong in the house. Errand boy for mom. Introvert. For more information, see the attachment.

Eugene’s cousin. Blanche’s eldest daughter. She studies dance and aspires to dance on Broadway. Is desperate to escape the confines of the household to experience the adventures of the Great White Way. Often frustrated that her mother is unable to make decisions. She misses her father dearly. Resents the attention given to her sister Laurie. Has a propensity toward being “snotty,” though no more than average teenage angst.

Eugene’s cousin. Blanche’s youngest daughter. Frail. Has a supposed heart condition that requires her to rest and avoid exercise or stress. Coddled by her mother and aunt Kate. Has learned to manipulate her mother to get out of work. Her interests are mostly academic though she likes movies. She tries to act in Nora’s best interest.