"The Balusters" Show Needs Actors

Kyra is new to the neighborhood, and even newer to the board of the Neighborhood Association. She’s gracious, warm and eager to fit in. But she sometimes has trouble biting her tongue, which has gotten her in trouble in the past. Kyra is sharp, savvy and, like all of us, has her blind spots.

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 genial, and very comfortable in these houses. She clocks pretty much everything but usually knows what to keep to herself. If she sometimes lets a zinger slip, it’s said in a way that you’re not sure it’s meant to be a zinger.

Vice-President of the Neighborhood Association. Melissa has lived in Vernon Point for a decade, and has most of her neighbors figured out. She’s a lawyer. quick-witted, and enjoys stirring the pot. She may secretly covet Elliot’s gavel and position on the board.

Secretary of the Neighborhood Association. One of the “old timers” in the group, she’s a widow who has worked for years answering the phones at Elliot’s real estate office. Penny is usually kind and good-natured and though she’s not as sharp as she once was, she’s still sharper than most people think.

Treasurer of the Neighborhood Association. Ruth is another Vernon Point stalwart. She’s outspoken, prickly and wry. She’s self-aware and winning, which means she often gets away with saying things that no one else can. She’s also kinder than she pretends to be.

Brooks is a travel writer and a married guy with a kid. He’s mostly amiable, but sometimes these people try his nerves. He’s hopeful about the new energy Kyra might bring to the group. Brooks enjoys neighborhood intrigue, so long as it doesn’t involve him. 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 he’s said. Alan is also not the most assertive person, which can work against him in this particular crowd.

Willow grew up here. She inherited her father’s house as well as his spot on the board. She’s ultra-liberal and has only ever worked for nonprofits. 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.

President of the Neighborhood Association. He grew up in Vernon Point and considers himself its protector, clinging to its history and traditions. He’s a realtor and has sold most of the houses in the neighborhood. He’s eminently likable - an affable and reasonable guy (so long as no one challenges his opinions or advocates for change).