Ellie- Our hero - 16, smart, funny; baggy, rumpled clothes; messy hair that hasn't seen a comb today, or yesterday. A rumpled, disorganized "everygirl." She is smart, funny, and passionate about her school's underground scavenger hunt, but sees herself as a "Whats-her-name," and easily forgotten, unlike her "perfect" mom. Must also portray Katherine in Ellie's body. Strong belter.
Katherine- Ellie's mother - 40s, decisive, lovely, punctual. A single mother who runs her own catering business. Overprotective and Type A, she believes she can have it all by doing it all: event planning, designing, and catering her own perfect wedding. Must also portray Ellie in Katherine's body. Strong belter. Mike- Katherine's fiancé - and a contractor by trade. A warm, reliable, easygoing guy. He adores Katherine and her kids. Bari-tenor. Fletcher- Ellie's little brother - 10, naïve, He is a budding puppeteer who habitually annoys his sister (but secretly looks up to her). Loves his puppets, especially ANGRY BOB, and enraged purple hippo, and CASPIAN, a proper British Starfish, ANGRY BOB. Adam-love interest for Ellie. Slouchy and scruffy, he is a paragon of adorable cool. Acts as the "List Master" of the school's annual underground scavenger hunt, a paragon of adorable cool Torrey- Katherine’s assistant/ sous chef - a high-strung perfectionist Gretchen-Ellie’s best friend; intense, emotional, lacks confidence Hannah- 16; also Ellie’s best friend; hacker-geek, nerd girl Parker-Ellie’s friend, completely average, best friends with Wells Savannah-The villain/mean girl - brilliant, aggressive, a winner |
Danielle Down the Aisle journalist - polished, grimly cheerful
Louis-Down the Aisle photographer - seen it all, loves his job Wells- 16-ish; Ellie’s friend; dorky but not meek, best friends with Parker Laurel – Random Teen, unimpressed Adam's Mom Gretchen's Mom Parker's Dad Señor O'BrienSpanish teacher - pugnacious Dr. Ehrin- School principal - test-obsessed, overworked Mrs. Luckenbill- English teacher; empathetic Ms. Meyers-Gym teacher - extremely intense Grandpa Gordon- Katherine’s father; grumpy, stubborn, old-school Helene- Katherine’s mother; fiercely opinionated (because she cares) Sitz-Police officer who never received sensitivity training Officer Kowalski- Police officer who never received sensitivity training Mrs. Time – Antique shop proprietor; apathetic, doesn’t much like teenagers. Ensemble-CATERING STAFF (including CATER WAITERS, FISH VENDOR and FLORIST), STUDENTS, TEACHERS, SAVANNAH’S MINIONS, PARENTS (including ADAM’S MOM, GRETCHEN’S MOM, SAVANNAH’S MOM, PARKER’S DAD, and WELLS’ DAD, WEDDING GUESTS |