Male lead, elderly, 79. George is a charming older man, husband, father and Veteran plagued by self-doubt from his failures in life and now facing a terminal diagnosis, from which he is in denial. When he is adopted into recent high school graduates Lizzie, Drew, and Woody's friend group after a spat with his wife, MARY, he spots an opportunity to enjoy one last carefree summer before he meets his end. He is the father of George Jr.
Female lead, teenager, 18. Lizzie is a spritely soon-to-be college student who strikes up an unlikely, intergenerational friendship with GEORGE. She is empathetic and wise beyond her years, although she is desperately in a limerance stage with the partnered and douchey, Leo. She cares a lot about her friends and has a semi wild streak that is emboldened by her disdain for her mom's boyfriend, Chuck. She is in the Kitty Squad with best friends since Kindergarten, Woody and Drew. Must have musical ability.
Male supporting, 18. Drew is a chill and preppy teenager with musical longings who cares about his future but is unsure and fearful of his potential. He is protective of his friends and possesses the charm to get along with many crowds. The script offers a suggestion of unrequited love for friend Lizzie. Actor must be able to play the guitar and have some vocal ability.
Female supporting, 70s. Mary is George's wife and George Jr's mother. She is an overbearing mother and wife who has a flair for the dramatic. She and George participate in a jealousy ritual as part of the kink of their marriage, but this time the stakes are higher as she struggles to face her husband's terminal illness.
Male supporting, Teenager, 18. Woody is a solid member of the Kitty Squad, a friend group that formed in Kindergarten and now faces disbanding after senior year. He/they are reflective, pensive, free-spirited and outgoing. A natural leader, Woody brings people together, is attuned to nature, faces life as an open road to be explored, and in various ways expresses the heart of the story.
