Quality, Excellence, and Inspiration in Story.
Quality, Excellence, and Inspiration in Story.
Dearly Beloved
Two-Act Comedy Drama
On the threshold of his nuptials to the girl of his dreams, a cocky practical-joking groom is besieged by both families to call off the wedding. The groom’s family is black. The bride’s family is white. When the bride's father attempts to kidnap the groom and the families fight over control of the wedding, the bride and groom conspire with the pastor on the day of their wedding to make sure it happens no matter what. They borrow from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to teach their families the potential cost of their prejudices. But when their exes show up, things take a very dangerous turn as their train wreck of a wedding just might turn into a wake!
DEARLY BELOVED AUDITION INFORMATION
CHARACTERS
The Hamptons & Associates
Marci Hampton (The Bride): A beautiful, bubbly, positive young lady who is white, wealthy, and deeply in love with her fiancé. She is a determined young woman who does not hesitate to ensure her happiness and that of her fiancé.
Sylvia Hampton (Mother of the Bride): A prideful, controlling lady of high society who is the true power of the family. She wants everything for her daughter that she failed to have for herself and she will take it from whomever she needs to. [Role requires some comedic singing.]
Harold Hampton (Father of the Bride): An overprotective, wealthy father who dotes on his daughter. He will stop at nothing to protect his own.
Susan Brown (Maid of Honor): A devoted friend of the bride determined to protect Marci's happiness. Known as the Terminator with a bouquet, she is determined nothing will rob Marci of the happiness of the day.
Stuart Walker (Chief of Security): The overprotective security chief for the Hamptons with an eye for the ladies. He sees villains in every guest and a bomb in every present.
Henry Stone (Asst. Security): Marci's crazed ex-boyfriend and long-time family friend. He is an annoying little gnat with no bite but a very loud bark.
The Johnsons & Associates
Kevin Peterson (The Groom): A bullheaded, practical joker who is black and middle class. He takes way too many risks just to pull off the perfect prank. His love for Marci is unquestioned as he shows how far he is willing to go to be with her no matter what.
Agnes Peterson (Mother of the Groom): A strong-willed, protective mother bear that takes absolutely no mess from anyone. She is one of the sisters three sisters.
John Peterson (Father of the Groom): A hardworking man with common-sense wisdom. He brings wisdom to some situations and a gun to others!
Clyde Williams (Best Man): Kevin's loyal friend. He gets roped into too many of Kevin’s jokes but will always be there regardless.
David Calhoun (Usher/Cousin): The smart cousin of the groom that finds his way out of Kevin’s jokes and straight into his mother’s plots. He is the son of Gussie Calhoun. [Role requires physical comedy.]
Larry Cooper (Usher/Cousin): A long-time brother-in-arms with Kevin who always there for the cause. Two almost identical peas in a pod! He is the son of Rose Cooper.
Rose Cooper (Aunt of the Groom): A feisty cook and sister to Agnes. She has a way with words, food, and a flirtatious look when she’s on the hunt for a companion!
Gussie Calhoun (Aunt of the Groom): A gutsy senior and sister to Agnes. She too can turn a phrase and a piece of pie when she goes fishing during cuffing season! [Role requires some comedic singing and physical comedy.]
Fred Peterson (Uncle of the Groom): A well-traveled senior brother to John. He is a player that spends his time dodging proposals until he meets his match at the wedding and the hunter becomes the prey! [Role requires physical comedy.]
The Event Staff & Guests
Pastor Josiah Turner: The wedding officiant assisting the young couple. He juggles flirtatious guests and fighting families all the while clandestinely assisting the young couple with their rather unorthodox wedding plans. [Role includes traditional minister vocalization and singing.]
Lucy Burrows: The quiet church organist that wants nothing to do with the unfolding drama of the modern-day Montagues and Capulets! She only wants to play the organ and get back to binge-watching the latest series season. [Role requires playing piano accompaniment as well as backup for minister vocalization.]
Vivian Devereaux (de-va-row): The intense wedding coordinator best described as Godzilla in heels. No one knows how but her and no one can do but her until she meets her match with the groom’s aunts.
Abigail Devereaux (Abby): Vivian's intelligent daughter and assistant. She’s an unassuming worker bee that keeps her mother Vivian focused and out of the mental institution.
Megan Cannon: A catering worker and Kevin's jilted ex-lover. A most devious young lady with nothing but contempt for Kevin’s fiancée.
Blanche Harper: A wedding guest, doctor, and criminologist.
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