Synopsis: This two act drama, both historic and topical, takes place from 1938 to 1948 in St. Louis depicting the impact of segregation on two young men, one white and one black, who share backyards in a segregated neighborhood. Their friendship crosses many boundaries testing their friendship and the status quo of racism in their community.
Cast:
Wil Schneider - (Age 18-24) Son of HARRIET. Quixotic, yet struggles to find his purpose.
Wil Schneider - (Age 13-15) WIL as an adolescent. A naive dreamer, impressionable and daring.
Harriet Schneider - (Age 50-60) Mother of WIL. Stoic with racist beliefs. Finds solace in the status quo; fears change.
James Moore - (Age 18-24) Son of LILY MOORE. Smart, ambitious and fearless Black Man who challenges the status quo of racism during the 1940s.
James Moore - (Age 13-15) JAMES as an adolescent. Close childhood friend to WIL with an intelligent, gifted mind full of self- determination.
Lilly Moore - (AGE 50-60) Black Mother of JAMES. Compassionate, caring, keeper of the peace.
