CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:

*Special note: Though the characters in the piece are cis-gender, non-binary, trans, and gender non-conforming actors are encouraged to audition. 

The age range listed with the character is the age the character should present on stage, not necessarily the age of the actor playing the role. 

SEDALIA ELLICOTT

Female, 50s -60s

A formidable, elegant Virginia hostess and force of nature. Sedalia is the former owner of Laurelton Oaks and is not entirely convinced that anyone else can run it properly. Polished, practical, sharp-witted, and impossible to ignore. Strong comedic timing and commanding stage presence required.

CHARLIE COLLINS

Female, 50s

A tree-hugging, Birkenstock-wearing Southern free spirit. Charlie is intelligent, outspoken, slightly acerbic, and fiercely loyal to her friends. Beneath her laid-back exterior is a woman grappling with an unexpected midlife crisis. Excellent comic instincts and warmth needed. 

LIBBY RUTH AMES

Female, 50s

A hopeless romantic who is sweet-natured, plain-spoken, and seemingly guileless. However, Libby Ruth is far more perceptive than people give her credit for. As she returns to college later in life, she navigates new challenges with optimism and heart. Looking for strong comedic and emotional range. 

DEEDRA WINGATE

Female, 50s

A retired judge with a dry wit and a no-nonsense attitude. Headstrong, practical, and fiercely independent, Deedra purchases Laurelton Oaks and spearheads its transformation into a new business venture. She often serves as the group's anchor while navigating her own reinvention. Strong leadership presence and comedic timing required.

MONETTE GENTRY

Female, 50s

A flashy, flirtatious Southern woman with larger-than-life energy. Monette is vivacious, self-involved, and perpetually finding herself in romantic predicaments—often of her own making. She is a comic firecracker who brings sparkle, sass, and chaos wherever she goes. Strong physical comedy skills encouraged.