Casting

A successful comedienne and vaudevillian with a theatrical and over-the-top personality. She also owns a boarding house. Outgoing, warm, and loved.

Distinguished gentleman of the theatre and Shakespearian actor. He is handsome, courtly, and in his prime. Dramatic. Reminiscent of an early John Barrymore.

Housekeeper and cook at Lottie's boardinghouse. A confidante, close friend, and like a member of the Gibson family. Wise and fully willing to share her opinions.

Lottie's adventurous father who is prone to making bad investments. He loves his daughter to death. In charge of the Boarding house along with Ruby when Lottie is away.

Lovely looking, but bitter, immature, and jealous of Lottie's time spent with her father. She is named the "Baby Betsy Busch," a 13-year-old child actress. Flora's daughter.

A young and attractive waiter from Dreamland Casino who falls for Betsy. Thinks Betsy is thirteen and too young to date.

Dennis's mean, selfish ex-wife. A retired actress and Betsy's mother. Insists that Betsy continue to play a little girl for financial gain. She eventually runs off with a gentleman friend.

Singing Waiters; Quartet; Acrobats; Neighbors; Coney Island Vendors; Coney Island Goers; Pages; Sailors