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Character Breakdown 

MILO JOHNSON 

Age Range: 25–30 

Gender: Male 

Ethnicity: Multi-Racial (Black/White or similar mix) 

Vocal Range: Tenor 

Description: Milo is the emotional center of the story. Intelligent, observant, and quietly intense, he joins the support group reluctantly but quickly becomes its most compelling voice. Haunted by a complicated past involving family, race, and mental health, Milo is searching for healing but often resists vulnerability. His journey is one of integration of self, identity, and belonging. Milo’s presence invites others to confront their own truths, even when it’s uncomfortable. 

MARIA WILLIAMS 

Age Range: 40–50 

Gender: Female 

Ethnicity: Black 

Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano or Alto 

Description: Maria is the group leader, firm, compassionate, and deeply committed to the people she serves. She carries the wisdom of someone who has experienced deep personal loss and used that pain as fuel for purpose. As a Black woman in a leadership role, Maria balances strength with softness, holding space for others while still demanding accountability. Her presence is both maternal and mentor-like. She knows how to challenge love and nurture without enabling. 

LINDA 

Age Range: 45–50 

Gender: Female 

Ethnicity: White 

Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano 

Description: Linda is a grieving widow, marked by both strength and sorrow. Her relationship with her son Forrest is complicated by years of suppressed guilt and family dysfunction. She often acts as the voice of reason within the group, though her own emotional wounds run deep. She masks pain with politeness, and her need for control often limits her healing. Linda’s arc is about acceptance of her past, her losses, and her need to let others in. 

FORREST 

Age Range: 16–21 

Gender: Male 

Ethnicity: White or Bi-Racial 

Vocal Range: Tenor 

Description: Forrest is Linda’s son, sharp-witted, passionate, and emotionally reactive. He struggles with grief and a sense of abandonment. Caught between wanting to protect his mother and needing to break free from her influence, Forrest often lashes out. His youth brings a raw vulnerability and impulsive energy to the group. Over time, he reveals deep empathy and intelligence beneath the defensiveness.  
 
SOFI 

Age Range: 25–35 

Gender: Female 

Ethnicity: Open (preferably Latina or ethnically ambiguous) 

Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano 

Description: Sofi is a gentle disruptor. Spiritual, intuitive, and emotionally articulate, she often challenges the group to go deeper and connect more authentically. Her warmth and open heartedness conceal a history of trauma, which she navigates with grace. She believes in the power of collective healing and often serves as a bridge between characters in conflict. Sofi’s journey is about learning to advocate for herself with the same compassion she extends to others. 

MICHAEL 

Age Range: 28–35 

Gender: Male 

Ethnicity: White 

Vocal Range: Tenor/Baritone 

Description: Michael is the kind of guy who lights up a room with a well-timed joke or a clever one-liner. Witty, charismatic, and full of vibrant energy, he’s always ready to make others laugh—but beneath that humor lies a deep well of unresolved pain. His comedy is a carefully constructed mask, concealing the trauma he’s never fully confronted. Michael’s past is marked by emotional neglect and a strained relationship with his parents, leaving him with a deep-seated fear of intimacy. Though he craves connection, he’s spent most of his adult life keeping people at arm’s length, afraid that getting too close will only lead to disappointment or rejection. He’s the life of the party but often the loneliest person in the room. Over the course of the story, Michael begins to peel back his emotional armor, learning that true healing comes not from laughter alone, but from allowing himself to be seen. 

BRUCE 

Age Range: 45–60 

Gender: Male 
Ethnicity: Open 

Vocal Range: Baritone/Bass-Baritone 

Description: Bruce is brash, confrontational, and emotionally unpredictable. Often perceived as the antagonist within the group, his aggression is fueled by buried pain, regret, and a sense of failure as a husband and father. He masks vulnerability with dominance, yet moments of silence reveal the depth of his inner turmoil. His relationship with his wife Rose is strained but still layered with love. Bruce’s arc is the hardest and perhaps the most rewarding, a reluctant journey toward humility and redemption. 

ASHLEY 

Age Range: 25–35 

Gender: Female 

Ethnicity: Open 

Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano 

Description: Ashley is sarcastic, clever, and emotionally guarded. She’s been through a lot but doesn’t want pity. With a biting sense of humor, she often deflects vulnerability, but her pain seeps through the cracks. A survivor in every sense, Ashley is both fiercely independent and quietly craving connection. Her transformation lies in allowing herself to be truly seen—without the armor of wit or cynicism. 

ROSE 

Age Range: 45–60 

Gender: Female 

Ethnicity: Open 

Vocal Range: Alto 

Description: Rose is Bruce’s wife, a woman of quiet strength and deep emotional intelligence. She has stayed by Bruce’s side through hardship and heartache, though not without cost. Rose often represents the voice of reason and resilience, showing that love can be both fierce and forgiving. She is not a victim, but rather a survivor of emotional storms who chooses compassion without sacrificing self-worth. Rose’s role provides insight into Bruce’s humanity while illuminating her own journey of endurance and empowerment. 

ENSEMBLE 

The ensemble for Team M is a flexible group of 6–9 singers who provide essential vocal texture and dynamic support throughout the production. These performers serve primarily as backstage vocalists, enhancing musical moments with rich harmonic layering and underscoring pivotal scenes. 

In addition to their vocal contributions, ensemble members also serve as swings for the named characters, prepared to step into featured roles as needed. While these roles are unnamed within the script, their presence is integral to the overall sound and fluidity of the piece. 

A balanced SATB configuration (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) is strongly preferred to ensure a full choral blend across styles from gospel and pop to traditional musical theatre. Use of the ensemble is optional based on production scale and resources but strongly encouraged to elevate the musical and emotional landscape of the show.