"Bobby Lee Blood" Dramatic Play Casting Actors

Most people would just call her “off,” but there is a lot more going on with Emma Jean Johnson than what meets the eye. She has gone through a lot and has an undiagnosed mental illness. She fell in love with Naomi’s dad, Bobby Lee, and may be the only person alive who knows who he really was. Must be a strong actress.

Is the pretty, young college grad who grew up being bullied by the people in her town because she is Bobby Lee Morris’ child. She never understood why people hated him, since she loved him so much. Her dad died when she was young and she never got to ask anyone about him. Because of her own identity issues, she has decided to go back to her hometown to ask some questions. What she discovers is a lot more than she thought she could handle. Must be a strong actress.

7-year-old terror on a big wheel. His name speaks for itself. This role will be one of several played by a male actor.

Ferocious, ex-military man with displaced anger. Bobby Lee was hated and feared by many. Most people thought that he was just a bad man. None knew he struggled with mental health issues. Although he had a weird way of showing it, he loved his only daughter – Naomi Morris.

Sunday School Teacher with suspicions about how alike young Naomi may be to her father, Bobby Lee. She cautions the Sunday school kids to stay away from Bobby Lee’s little girl; she makes Naomi play by herself…like a good Christian, or so she thinks. This role will be one of several played by a female actor.

Overprotective grandmother. She has battled pneumonia for years, but she is more concerned with taking care of her granddaughter than focusing on her illness. Naomi’s mother died years ago, so she wants to give Naomi the best life possible. She even permits Naomi’s dad, Bobby Lee, to visit her…but only if she can keep her eyes on him. This role will be one of several played by a female actor.

High sprung college student who Naomi meets in college. Seeing how Naomi struggles with social anxiety, she encourages Naomi to get out…meet somebody, or rather, some boy. This role will be one of several played by a female actor.

Handsome man who is falling for Naomi Morris. He sees past her insecurities and fears and is, actually, the motivation for Naomi running back to her hometown for some self-discovery.

Hot mama who likes bad boys; she will fight at the drop of a dime. She is, also, one of Bobby Lee’s ex-girlfriends who had one of his children. This role will be one of several played by a female actor.

Overworked and underpaid. She is frustrated with her demanding boyfriend. She is, also one of Bobby Lee’s daughters. She seems to have some of his temperament. Why wouldn’t she? She does have his blood. This role will be one of several played by a female actor.

She behaves like a 3-year-old. Alexis is the child of Bobby Lee and Emma Jean. She has both of their blood. Emma Jean is fiercely protective of Alexis. Emma Jean doesn’t want Alexis to be sent to the mental hospital, so she gives her lithium and locks her in a room, sometimes. This role will be one of several played by a female actor.

She’s seen it all at the mental hospital that she works out. It’s time for her to retire soon. This role will be one of several played by a female actor.

Sweat pouring, Southern preacher who struggles to find the right words. This role will be one of several played by a male actor.