Character

Age Range

Description

Eugene Jerome

20’s

The narrator of Broadway Bound.  He is the voice of Neil Simon.  Eugene is witty and quick with a joke.  He is trying to be a comedy writer with his brother, Stanley.  He cares deeply for his family and understands their hardships and heartbreaks throughout the play.

Kate Jerome

50’s

Eugene’s mother.  Strong and hard-working.  Puts up a happy front to keep her family intact even as her own marriage crumbles.  She takes care of her family and is the care-taker of her father, Ben.

Stanley Jerome

Late 20’s – early 30’s

Eugene’s brother.  He is driven and high-strung as he and Eugene try to break in to show biz as comedy writers for CBS.  He is devoted to his brother and to his family.

Ben Epstein

70’s

Eugene’s grandfather.  Kate’s father.  He is estranged from his wife.  He is an old stubborn Socialist who doesn’t understand his grandsons’ comedy.  Although a rock, he cares for his family in his own way.

Jack Jerome

50’s

Eugene’s father.  He has become tired of the monotony of life…and his marriage to Kate. 

Blanche Morton

40’s –50’s

Kate’s widowed sister who is now re-married and is wealthy.  She clashes with her Socialist father who doesn’t understand her new life.   

Radio Announcer

Any

Small role.  Enthusiastic radio personality

Chubby Waters

Any

Small role.  Chubby is a radio comedian.

Mrs. Pitkin

Any

Small role.  Mrs. Pitkin is a radio actress.  She is quick with a witty comeback.