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Character Gender/Age Range Description
Eugene Jerome (M 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 (F 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 caretaker of her father, Ben.
Stanley Jerome (M 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 (M 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 (M 50’s) Eugene’s father. He has become tired
of the monotony of life…and his marriage to Kate.
Blanche Morton (F 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 (M) Small role. Enthusiastic radio
personality
Chubby Waters (M) Small role. Chubby is a radio comedian.
Mrs. Pitkin (F) Small role. Mrs. Pitkin is a radio
actress. She is quick with a witty comeback.
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