Velma: In her 60’s. Former school teacher. Used to being in charge. Religious, with most of her social “filter” removed. She is polite with her daughter and pastor, cordial with her friends, and civil with her son-in-law.

Part played by Deb Joyner.

Emily: Wife of Ted; Daughter of Velma. In her 30’s. Former factory worker, now unemployed. Emotionally on edge.

Part played by Lauren Crawford.

Ted: Husband of Emily; Son-in-law of Velma. In his late 30’s to early 40’s. Believes he is just financially desperate, but it’s deeper than that.

Part played by Jeff Jarvis.

Sandy: In her late 50s - early 60’s. “Ditzy”, excitable, and talkative. Shares with everything with everyone.

Part played by Melissa Wilson.

Penny: In her 50’s. Friend (or former friend) and neighbor of Velma and Sandy. Married to Max.

Part played by Michelle Hull.

Max: Accountant in his 50s. Husband of Penny and neighbor of Velma and Sandy.

Part played by Walter Irons.

Pastor: Soft spoken leader of the church Velma attends.

Part played by George Milne.

Interviewer: Voice never appearing on camera for taped scenes.

Part played by Mark Phinney.

Clerk 1: Cheery female bank representative in her 20’s.

Part played by Cheryl Janes.

Clerk 2: Male bank representative in his 20’s or 30’s.

Part played by Adam Belvin.