The Boys Next Door Character Breakdown

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

Character	Age Range	Description
Arnold Wiggins	20 to 45	A manic, nervous man whose disability hampers his otherwise capable mind.
Lucien P. Smith	35 to 50	An African-American who functions slowly at about a third-grade level, empathetic.
Norman Bulansky	20 to 40	An overweight developmentally disabled man who holds down a job at a doughnut shop.
Barry Klemper	35+	A high-functioning schizophrenic who has been in and out of institutions, resourceful, fragile.
Jack	30 to 45	A wry man who supervises the residents of the group apartment.
Sheila	20 to 40	A high-functioning woman whose mental disabilities don't preclude her falling in love.
Mr. Klemper	50 to 65	A coarse, unshaven, explosive man, Barry's elusive father.
Mrs. Fremus*	35+	A widow who lives next door, motherly.
Mrs. Warren*	35+	A new neighbor, cheerful.
Clara*	35+	A woman with mental challenges.
* the three parts above may be played by one actress
Mr. Hedges*	35+	A congenial gentleman whose patience only goes so far.
Mr. Corbin*	35+	The movie theater manager, pleasant, caring.
Senator Clark*	35+	A dignified public servant.
* the three parts above may be played by one actor.