SYNOPSIS: When a mentally ill young man thinks he witnesses an abduction and the police refuse to believe him, he reluctantly turns to his next door neighbor- a bitter, retired security guard- to help him find the missing woman.
DETECTIVE GLOVER: Ages 30-50, female, Black, Asian, Hispanic, or ethnically ambiguous. Weary and overworked detective. Typical hard working, no nonsense detective. SUPPORTING
THE TALL MAN: Ages 30-45, white male. A memorable voice and distinct, memorable features. 6’2 or taller. The abductor of the girl. 11 LINES
THE OLD MAN: Ages 60-75, white male. Severe features, powerful voice, memorable look. The belligerent voice inside Simon’s head. SUPPORTING
KID: Ages 18-21, male, any ethnicity. Scrawny appearance. Kid shoplifting some sodas at the college. 8 LINES
JEREMY: Ages 25-40, male, any ethnicity. Campus security guard, who took over when Ed was done. 29 LINES, 3 SPEECHES.
DINER WAITRESS: Ages 35-65, female, any ethnicity. Waitress in the local diner, taking orders. 5 LINES
DINER MANAGER: Ages 40-65, male, any ethnicity. Blue collar type, who has been running the place for years. 12 LINES
DESK SERGEANT: Ages 25-45, male, any ethnicity. Police officer at the precinct front desk. 4 LINES, 1 SPEECH
DMV MANAGER: Ages 45-60, female, any ethnicity. Serious looking woman. Encounters Simon at the DMV. 6 LINES, 1 SPEECH
SPICE: Ages 20-35, female, any ethnicity. Potentially a transgender woman. Authentic street quality to her. She’s been working the streets for a while. Rail thin working girl, who has a fake take and multiple missing teeth. 10
LINES
CAMERON: Ages 30-55, female, any ethnicity. Small frame with captivating, tough persona. Former prostitute who worked her way out of it. Middle-aged with a Karen haircut, and a lined face, with an authentic Southern
accent. She runs the girls on the streets. 6 LINES, 1 SPEECH
DUKE: Ages 25-45, male, any ethnicity. Strongman, bouncer type. Lean and mean looking. 2 LINES
NEW GUARD: Ages 20-25, female, any ethnicity. Jeremy’s new security guard. NON-SPEAKING PRINCIPAL
MR. ALLEN: Ages 30-45, male, any ethnicity. Young, fit, wheelchair bound. 3 LINES, 1 SPEECH
MRS. BLITZER: Ages 50-65, female, any ethnicity. Old lady having her hair done in DeeDee’s Salon. 10 LINES
POLICE TECH: Ages 35-60, male, any ethnicity. Police officer at the crime scene. 2 LINES
OFFICER BANKS: Ages 30-45, male, any ethnicity. Uniformed police officer. 7 LINES, 1 SPEECH
OFFICER GUNN: Ages 30-45, female, any ethnicity. Uniformed police officer. 4 LINES
BUS DRIVER: Ages 30-65, male, any ethnicity. On the heavier side. Won’t let Ed and Simon on the bus until they pay. 7 LINES
OLD WOMAN: Ages 65-80, white, Eastern European/European female. The ability to scream in an Eastern European language a plus but not necessary. Tall man’s mom. She is violent. NON-SPEAKING PRINCIPAL