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Logline: A young man's tenuous circle of friends begins to break down when they ponder the sexual orientation of one in the group.

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Synopsis

Mike and Anthony have been best friends since they were kids.

Now at 19, Anthony is playing in a band, going to school and working full-time. Mike, on the other hand, is trying to bed as many women as he can - filling his days with partying to quell the uneasiness of a broken home, his meandering friends, and an aimless path. The only one he finds solace in is, of course, his best friend.

The shiftless boozing and getting high at Stacey's house takes an unprecedented toll when it is quietly discussed that Anthony is hiding homosexual tendencies. What ensues is a commensurate breakdown of communication, of hidden lies, discoveries and resurfaced emotions.

Serves as a study of human interaction, lust and desire, misconceptions and - above all else - the selfish id-centric urge that drives every one of us at the core.

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Genre: Drama

11 Roles

Cast

Role: Mike Giannao

Leading Role

Age: 19

Character Description:
A charismatic womanizer from a broken home who hides his sentiments under a tough, albeit charming, exterior.

Role: Anthony Caine

Leading Role

Age: 19

Character Description:
Slightly effeminate and struggling to behave "manly" - Anthony plays in a band and hides his homosexuality from his friends. Should be thin, attractive, easy to fit into "rock/emo" style of clothing. Must be comfortable with same-gender kissing.

Role: Greg Thomas

Supporting Role

Age: 20

Character Description:
A bigoted fool with a foul mouth and terrible temper. Should be broad-shouldered, shaved head, able to pull off a perpetual grimace. Foil to Mike

Role: Adam Thomas

Supporting Role

Age: 19

Character Description:
Brother of Greg. Gentler, more tolerant and observant than his brother. Extremely paranoid, worries about social appeal and any threat to his status results in him getting upset. Should be leaner and of average height. Must be comfortable with a same-gender kiss.

Role: Stacey Richards

Supporting Role

Age: 20

Character Description:
A sassy, straight-talking girl who serves as the focal point for her group of friends - dominating, self-assured, confident.

Role: Christine Night

Supporting Role

Age: 18

Character Description:
A timid, unsure girl in a rocky relationship with volatile Greg, but with a secret infatuation with Mike. Submissive, afraid and generally fidgety. Should be petite and brunette.

Role: Trent Aberando

Supporting Role

Age: 22

Character Description:
Laid-back, unobtrusive boyfriend of Stacey - with a lust for opiate-derived narcotics. The only thing he cares about is getting high, but he puts in his sense for show. Thief. Lanky, tall, "heroin chic" type, dark good looks.

Role: Meredith Bates

Supporting Role

Age: 17

Character Description:
A street smart, wise, quick-tongued juvenile criminal who finds it easy to manipulate men - sent to live with her cousin's family under court mandate. Extremely attractive, brunette with dark features. Serves as Mike's love interest and important plot point. Irony in her constant interruptions throughout the script.

Role: Frank Giannao

Supporting Role

Age: 47

Character Description:
Mike's deadbeat, alcoholic, womanizing father. 40s, biker dude who only lives for good times, bedding women and getting drunk with trashy people at dive bars. Broke and unapologetic.

Role: Mrs. Cathy Giannao

Supporting Role

Age: 40

Character Description:
A weary chain smoker who dotes on her son, Mike. Wise though unassuming. Should be slightly overweight with graying hair - 40s. Should be comfortable smoking or playing a smoker.

Role: Samantha Larson

Supporting Role

Age: 18

Character Description:
Rich deaf girl whose family takes in the troubled Meredith. Non speaking, ironic role who serves as a focal point in Acts I and III. Blonde, angelic, opposite of Meredith.

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