Maggie, a seasoned Las Vegas black jack dealer, is fighting to keep her job. A mean-spirited pit boss watches her every move looking for an excuse to fire her. Maggie becomes involved with four of her players, a college professor and his much younger hairdresser girlfriend, a high roller and a distressed teacher. They become her confidants as she deals cards, tells them her life story and listens to theirs. In the end, Maggie is left with only one choice, but still advises everyone to always split aces and eights.
ALWAYS SPLIT ACES AND EIGHTS
Cast:
Maggie - late seventies, red bouffant hair, seasoned Las Vegas blackjack dealer, attractive in a ‘hard’ way, her job is her life.
Barry - 50’s, suave, handsome, intelligent, professional gambler/painter, looking for love
Rhonda - 40’s, attractive, English teacher/writer, despondent over break up
Cap - 60’s, college professor, usually conservative, in love with Denise
Denise - 30’s, wildly sexy, enthusiastic, ambitious, dreams of being “Hairdresser to the Stars”
Young Man- stubborn, nasty, in first scene briefly
Juan – pit boss, lurks about, never speaks
Note: Juan and Young man will be played by same actor.