Jasmine is a tom boy and Daddy’s girl. She does not care what she says and how she says it. She tends to argue and fight with her brother quite often. Because she is a daddy’s girl, she does not care for her mother at all. NOTE: Talent under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian’s permission to apply and must have a parent or legal guardian on set/studio or event at all times.

Angel is the emotional heartbeat of the family. She is perceptive, compassionate, and most times (when conflict arises) the family peacemaker. While she is the youngest sibling, she represents hope. She is the reminder to her family that healing is possible even in the middle of heartbreak. NOTE: Talent under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian’s permission to apply and must have a parent or legal guardian on set/studio or event at all times.

Byron's father cheated on his current wife prior to Byron being born. The husband removes his current wife and children from their home and moves Byron and his mother into the home. He makes his buys his current wife and children a tent to live outside in an alley. Byron's character is completely disrespectful (much like his father) and arrogant (he feels he is the rightful child) to everyone. NOTE: Talent under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian’s permission to apply and must have a parent or legal guardian on set/studio or event at all times.

Junior is the primary/main character in the story. Junior is very a very outspoken young man. He is the definition of a true teenager. At times he can be defiant, at times he can be disrespectful, but he is just a boy who loves his mother and wants the best for her. Junior is a cutter, his friend Damien taught him how to cut his wrist without killing himself, but does this tactic work? NOTE: Talent under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian’s permission to apply and must have a parent or legal guardian on set/studio or event at all times.

Tre is the son of a man who does not accept his responsibility as a father. This young man finds his father in his adult years and longs to meet the father and his family. Tre, is a very respectable young man. He works as a waiter at a restaurant, where he sees his fathers current wife.

Willie is the pastor of the church who in his own way is comedic. He often argues with his brother Odell and his sister Elizabeth over issues pertaining to his alcoholism and her blindness. He tries to pour lots of wisdom to his family while maintaining his composure. He has 2 daughter, one who is going through domestic violence and the 2nd who is jealous of her daughters choice of living. **please note, the actor playing this role can be younger than the age of the character.**

Odell is the oldest sibling of three who is the family alcoholic. He is very rambunctious in everything that he does from his lack of singing, his hair, and his attire. Odell is a comedic actor who, much like his brother, has lots of wisdom to pour out. Not only is Odell an alcoholic but his sister often finds him at the strip club trying to pick up women. **please note, the actor playing this role can be younger than the age of the character.**