Our main character, CALVIN, finds himself hopelessly stuck on a boardwalk bench, trapped by his own fishing hook. Seemingly at the mercy of others to help him regain his freedom, Calvin is forced to examine the choices he has made in life, and how they have gotten him stuck...both literally and figuratively. Calvin must make the long journey, from the confines of his boardwalk bench, to overcome hardships and, hopefully, find true happiness.
CHARACTERS (in order of appearance)
THE GROUNDSKEEPER, known for pushing a broom, eavesdropping, and drinking
CALVIN, our main character, sitting on a fishing hook and learning about life
MAN IN HARDHAT, in charge of construction of Casino Row
WALLACE, rich developer of Casino Row, with a secret
PERRY, rich friend of Wallace's
SUSAN, ex-girlfriend of Calvin
TWO LADIES, frightened of Calvin
SURFER DUDE, teenaged kid who'd rather surf than go to school
THE SHOPKEEPER, owns a business on the boardwalk and doesn't want bums like Calvin hanging around
CUSTOMER, unable to shop
THE COP (OFFICER CONNELLY), called in by Shopkeeper, but easily duped
MRS. STERN, Calvin's strict 10th grade English teacher
JIMMY, son of Destiny, Calvin's love interest
EMMA, daughter of Destiny
DESTINY, Calvin's love interest, mother of Jimmy and Emma
THE DOCTOR, a psychiatrist and a bit of an alcoholic, he plays a pivotal role in helping Calvin
THE PRIEST, prays for Calvin's sins
FOUR STAGEHANDS, responsible for making Calvin clean and dirty
MARY, ALSO KNOWN AS HAIRY LARRY, hippie girlfriend of Calvin's youth, nemesis of Calvin's sister
WENDY, Calvin's sister, nemesis of Hairy Larry
THE EDITOR, helps Calvin to expose plans for Casino Row
MARCIE THOMPSON, inventor of the Lap Chair and furniture store owner
CALVIN'S MOTHER, needs weekly therapy sessions
THE MAYOR, rallies the town against The Developer's plan and has a surprise role
TOWNSPEOPLE, protesters against Casino Row
THE HOOK, big and shiny
MRS. CONNELLY, husband of Officer Connelly (The Cop), and owner of Calvin's wood-link necklace
RANDOM TEENAGER, learns about Irving Berlin
ANOTHER RANDOM TEENAGER, also learns about Irving Berlin
HOOKED, The Musical is a work of fiction.
CHARACTERS (in order of appearance)
THE GROUNDSKEEPER, known for pushing a broom, eavesdropping, and drinking
CALVIN, our main character, sitting on a fishing hook and learning about life
MAN IN HARDHAT, in charge of construction of Casino Row
WALLACE, rich developer of Casino Row, with a secret
PERRY, rich friend of Wallace's
SUSAN, ex-girlfriend of Calvin
TWO LADIES, frightened of Calvin
SURFER DUDE, teenaged kid who'd rather surf than go to school
THE SHOPKEEPER, owns a business on the boardwalk and doesn't want bums like Calvin hanging around
CUSTOMER, unable to shop
THE COP (OFFICER CONNELLY), called in by Shopkeeper, but easily duped
MRS. STERN, Calvin's strict 10th grade English teacher
JIMMY, son of Destiny, Calvin's love interest
EMMA, daughter of Destiny
DESTINY, Calvin's love interest, mother of Jimmy and Emma
THE DOCTOR, a psychiatrist and a bit of an alcoholic, he plays a pivotal role in helping Calvin
THE PRIEST, prays for Calvin's sins
FOUR STAGEHANDS, responsible for making Calvin clean and dirty
MARY, ALSO KNOWN AS HAIRY LARRY, hippie girlfriend of Calvin's youth, nemesis of Calvin's sister
WENDY, Calvin's sister, nemesis of Hairy Larry
THE EDITOR, helps Calvin to expose plans for Casino Row
MARCIE THOMPSON, inventor of the Lap Chair and furniture store owner
CALVIN'S MOTHER, needs weekly therapy sessions
THE MAYOR, rallies the town against The Developer's plan and has a surprise role
TOWNSPEOPLE, protesters against Casino Row
THE HOOK, big and shiny
MRS. CONNELLY, husband of Officer Connelly (The Cop), and owner of Calvin's wood-link necklace
RANDOM TEENAGER, learns about Irving Berlin
ANOTHER RANDOM TEENAGER, also learns about Irving Berlin
HOOKED, The Musical is a work of fiction.