Red Carter

A drummer and another of Floyd’s friends. Straightforward and somewhat more easygoing. He represents the everyman—trying to survive and find some joy in a tough world.

Hedley

An older man who rents the backyard where much of the play is set. Mysterious and often in his own world, he speaks in prophetic and biblical tones. His mental instability and obsession with legacy make him both tragic and unsettling. Hedley is sometimes otherworldly. He is quirky and odd, but does not see himself that way. He is not afraid to push the limits, blurring the lines between life and death.

Louise

Vera’s outspoken and practical neighbor. Wise and independent, she offers a grounded, sometimes cynical perspective. She’s protective of Vera and sees through people’s nonsense.

Ruby

Louise’s niece, newly arrived in town. Young, flirtatious, and somewhat naive, Ruby disrupts the dynamic with her presence and represents a new, ambiguous kind of energy in the group. Ruby is also very comfortable in her body and knows when to use her beauty and charm to her advantage. Although she can be naive, she knows exactly what to do and says to get precisely what she wants and needs.