Equity Actors for Production of "The Balusters"

Filipino, 60s. Luz is Kyra’s new housekeeper. She’s worked for families in the neighborhood for decades and lived just outside its borders for just as long. She’s self-possessed, unapologetic and very comfortable in these houses. She clocks pretty much everything but usually knows what to keep to herself.

Vice-President of the Neighborhood Association. Though Melissa is one of the more recent arrivals to Vernon Point, she has most of her neighbors figured out. She’s honest, quick-witted, and enjoys stirring the pot. She’s a lawyer and works with Kyra’s husband Leon.

Brooks is a travel writer and a good-natured married guy with a kid. He enjoys neighborhood intrigue, so long as it doesn’t involve him, and he sometimes likes to stir the shit for fun. He and his husband might be having some problems.

Chummy, salt of the earth guy with some conservative leanings. Isaac doesn’t come from money (which he’s proud of), but he has it now (which he’s also proud of). He’s authentic and he admires that quality in others. He has no patience for whatever he considers bullshit.

Alan is friendly and genuine and has always prided himself on being a well-intentioned nice guy. Which is why he’s so unnerved when anyone gets offended by something’s he’s said. Alan is also not the most assertive person, which can work against him in this particular crowd.

Willow grew up in this neighborhood. She inherited her father’s house, as well as his spot on the board. She’s ultra-liberal and has only ever worked for non-profits. Her views are earnest and noble, which can be annoying to some people. She tries hard not to be strident, but she doesn’t always succeed.