Guest List

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Bonnie Frizzo
Leader of the Pink Chicks
Bonnie Frizzo (aka ‘Frizzo’), a senior at Ryder High, is the aggressive leader of the east side girls’ clique, the Pink Chicks. Frizzo refuses to conform to society’s rules and consistently crosses the line with the local law enforcers, who would like nothing better than to find her guilty of something. With this hardened exterior, nobody realizes she is quite vulnerable - including her boyfriend, Kermicky.  She has little patience for being told what to do and even less for anyone who underestimates her. Whether she’s entering a diner or joining a conversation, Frizzo makes her presence known.

Frizzo has always had complete control of her fellow gang members, but lately, some of them have been openly disagreeing with her - instead of whispering behind her back. Word has it that Frizzo is none too pleased with this recent shake-up within the Pink Chicks.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: ‘50s attire and any pink satin jacket (optional). Hair in a high ponytail with a scarf or, if short, in pin curls. 1950s costumes & character role advice.

 

Kurt Darry

Member of the D-Birds

Kurt Darry is one of the youngest members of the D-Birds. He always has a nervous, suspicious look in his eyes and is untrusting of others - even fellow gang members. Kurt has been in the wrong place at the wrong time on numerous occasions and is no stranger to being targeted by the rival gang. Lately, Kurt has spent a lot of time and energy focusing on a revenge plot against the Pit Vipers. He tends to hear a warning in every joke and suspects a hidden motive behind every friendly offer. Convincing Kurt to relax usually makes him wonder why you want him to let his guard down.

It will be amazing if Kurt makes it through the sock hop gathering without stirring up trouble for no good reason. 

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: White t-shirt, rolled blue jeans, and an optional leather jacket that says ‘D-Birds.’ A fake black eye and Band-Aids on your face are optional. 1950s costumes & character role advice.

 

Laura Van Dyke
Class Representative, Tuscadero High School

Laura Van Dyke is the ambitious Class Representative of Tuscadero High School. She doesn’t condone gang-related activity on school grounds and actively campaigns to clean up the hallways of Tuscadero High.

Most of the school’s gang members cannot stand the sight of her, so she watches her back carefully. She is determined to be taken seriously and rarely backs down just to keep a conversation pleasant. To Laura, being unpopular is a small price to pay for getting things done.

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Conservative 1950s attire. Hair in a high ponytail with a scarf or, if short, in pin curls. 1950s costumes & character role advice.

 

Pinkie Ramalama
English Teacher, Tuscadero High School

Pinkie Ramalama is the beautiful yet brazen English teacher at Tuscadero High School. She has a tough exterior, but beneath it is a heart of gold. She would do anything for her students—but that might be because she was one of them only three years ago. She has little patience for excuses, especially when they’re delivered with poor grammar. Her students may test her temper, but they rarely have to question whose side she’s on.

Brush up on your p's and q's - literally - because this language guru will lecture you if you use bad grammar in her presence.

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Glamorous 1950s attire (sequined poodle skirt, etc.). Hair in a high ponytail with a scarf or, if short, in pin curls. Black satin jacket (optional). 1950s costumes & character role advice.

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Bo Chuko
Member of the Pit Vipers

Bo Chuko is the feisty Pit Viper who terrorizes the streets of Fontaine City. Bo only attends school about half the time, as he’s often suspended for fighting, vandalism, or disrespecting authority. He is unpredictable and habitually gets into heated arguments with Theo Valmudo whenever they disagree. He treats an ordinary disagreement like an invitation to make a scene. The quickest way to get Bo interested in something is to tell him he’s not allowed to do it.

Bo not only starts problems inside of his own gang, but he also loves to chuck verbal grenades toward rival gang members to get them annoyed with one another.  Bo is a chaos junkie! 

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: White t-shirt, rolled blue jeans, and an optional leather jacket that says ‘Pit Vipers.’ 1950s costumes & character role advice.

 

Eugene Fatdoch
Math Club President, Ryder High School

Eugene is a naïve, nerdy guy who is often bullied by the Pink Chicks and D-Birds. Neither a jock nor one of the popular kids, he does his best to fit in and doesn’t let his peculiar appearance or riotous laugh stop him from joining in. Eugene is always smiling, even though he endures more hardships in the hallways of Ryder High than most kids. He’s far more comfortable solving equations than deciphering the unwritten rules of popularity. Still, Eugene greets every conversation as another chance to make a friend.

Most people say that Eugene will most likely be the president of something one day...once he gets far away from the high school corridors. 

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Nerdy ‘50s attire: baseball cap, plaid bow tie, short-sleeved button-up shirt, and high-water pants. 1950s costumes & character role advice.

 

Janice Plainborn
Member of the Pink Chicks

Full of energy, endlessly chatty, and always eating, Jan Plainborn is impossible to ignore. She’s bossy and tries to act more mature than her years, but she has nobody fooled. Jan has her sights set on leading the Pink Chicks, but Bonnie Frizzo would never willingly hand over the club. Janice always has a suggestion for everything but rarely waits for anyone to ask for her opinion. An audience willing to listen is her favorite kind of company, especially if they’ve brought snacks.

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: ‘50s attire and any pink satin jacket (optional). Hair in a high ponytail with a scarf or, if short, in pin curls. 1950s costumes & character role advice.

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Riff Diesel

Member of the Pit Vipers

Riff Diesel is the co-founder of the Pit Vipers. A longtime member, he is one of the toughest in the gang and is often easily angered and excited for no reason. Riff is impulsive and unable to show remorse for his actions. He’s not the Pit Viper to double-cross if you know what’s good for you!

To no one's surprise, this greaser is still single and says he prefers it that way. 

He treats even the smallest disagreement like a challenge to his reputation. Subtlety is not his strong suit, and he rarely bothers to lower his voice.

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: White t-shirt, rolled blue jeans and an optional leather jacket that says ‘Pit Vipers.'  1950s costumes & character role advice.

 

Manny Zooko
Leader of the D-Birds
Even though he's a shameless egomaniac, Manny Zooko is on Fontaine City’s Most Handsome list.  Manny’s a rebel against cultural norms, but with good intentions. He is an undefeated drag racer of his hot rod, which he lovingly calls Thunder Wonder - the fastest car in town and unbeatable at Lightning Road. Manny is the valiant leader of the east side gang, the D-Birds.

Manny is currently dating goody-two-shoes cheerleader Sandra D. Bolson. He’s also a reigning dance champion alongside his longtime dance partner - and former girlfriend - Cho-Cho. The pair dated for a brief spell earlier in the summer but called it quits as soon as both gangs caught wind of their romance. Manny dismisses the relationship as “a momentary lapse of judgment” and says he couldn’t be happier with Sandra, who now occupies most of his free time.

Manny approaches every room as though someone has been waiting for him to arrive. Compliments are always welcome, although he’s perfectly happy to supply his own.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: White t-shirt, rolled blue jeans, and an optional leather jacket that says ‘D-Birds.’ 1950s costumes & character role advice.
 
Sandra D. Bolson
Cheerleader, Pink Chicks Candidate
Originally from Australia, Sandra D. Bolson is set to become the newest member of the Pink Chicks. A high school senior at Ryder High, Sandra speaks with charisma and charm and has a wholesome personality. However, it is rumored that this goody two-shoes has a hidden devious side.

Sandra met Manny Zooko in late summer and the two have been steady ever since. Most people find it peculiar that Manny would date a cheerleader, and not one of the girls from the Pink Chicks. But the latest rumor has it that Sandra is a candidate to be a Pink Chick if she gets voted in. Insiders say she's got the votes. 

Sandra has a knack for putting people at ease and making newcomers feel welcome. Still, a sweet smile doesn’t mean she’ll agree with everything you say.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: ‘50s attire and any pink satin jacket (optional). Hair in a high ponytail with a scarf or, if short, in pin curls. 1950s costumes & character role advice.
 
Kermicky
Member of the D-Birds
Kermicky is an uncompromising D-Birds member and a Ryder High senior. He is known as the toughest man in Fontaine City, and the rival west side Pit Vipers leave his gang well enough alone! However, trouble’s brewing on the horizon. It’s rumored that Kermicky lost his edge and recently backed down from a fight with a ninth-grader! Once Theo Valmudo gets wind of this, the D-Birds might be in danger.

Kermicky is the doting boyfriend of Frizzo. He prefers to let his reputation do the talking and rarely feels the need to explain himself. Even a casual conversation can turn into a contest if he thinks someone is testing him.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: White t-shirt, rolled blue jeans, and an optional leather jacket that says ‘D-Birds.’ 1950s costumes & character role advice.
 
Finchy
Member of the Pink Chicks
Finchy is one of the sweetest and most caring members of the Pink Chicks. She will do anything for a friend in need—even to her detriment! Against warnings from her guardian angel, Frankie, Finchy recently dropped out of high school to pursue an education in cosmetology. Those close to her say she’s regretting her decision! Hopefully, Finchy will change her mind and return to finish high school before it's too late.

Finchy's quick to see the best in people, even when they give everyone else plenty of reasons not to. Finchy gives encouragement freely, although she could use a little herself.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: ‘50s attire and any pink satin jacket (optional). Hair in a high ponytail with a scarf or, if short, in pin curls. Optional to get a pink wig and '50s-style glasses. 1950s costumes & character role advice.
 
Theo Valmudo
Leader of the Pit Vipers
Theo Valmudo is the leader of the Pit Vipers of Fontaine City. He’s a charming ‘bad boy’ who’s known to catch the forbidden eyes of the Pink Chicks—the ladies from the east side of town. Theo regularly terrorizes his rival gang members, the D-Birds, but only if Kermicky’s not around.

He has a talent for making a terrible idea sound like the most exciting plan in town. Whether he’s flashing a smile or issuing a challenge, Theo expects an audience.

Rumor has it that Theo might have been seen hanging out with a rival gang member, but the details are sketchy. What could Theo be up to? 
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: White t-shirt, rolled blue jeans, and an optional leather jacket that says ‘Pit Vipers.’ 1950s costumes & character role advice.
 
Potzie Doody
Member of the D-Birds
Potzie Doody, a recent Ryder High graduate, followed in his father’s footsteps and became a mechanic in his father’s shop on the east side of Fontaine City, Big Al’s Auto Repair. Potzie Doody is Manny Zooko’s right-hand man and the oldest D-Birds member.

He takes pride in being useful and would rather roll up his sleeves than stand around discussing a problem. Being the oldest also gives him a convenient excuse to offer advice, whether anyone asked for it or not.

But is Potzie giving enough respect to Manny as the leader of the D-Birds? Could Potzie want Manny out of the way so he can take over the gang? Some people have speculated this is the case, but you know now gossip goes. 
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Wear a white T-shirt, rolled blue jeans, and an optional leather jacket that says ‘D-Birds.’ The name tag for ‘Big Al’s Auto Repair’ is optional. 1950s costumes & character role advice.
 
Sonny Webber
Member of the Pit Vipers
Sonny Webber is a student at Tuscadero High on the west side of town and an irrational member of the Pit Vipers.  He works as a soda jerk at the local hangout, the Milkshake Shack. Sonny would like to see the Pit Vipers run Fontaine City, but the D-Birds are the only thing standing in the way.

Sonny often speaks before he thinks and takes even harmless remarks directed at him far too personally. Once Sonny gets an idea into his head, common sense has a difficult time getting a word in. Sonny maybe needs to work on his communication skills before he starts unnecessary drama between rival gangs.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: White t-shirt, rolled blue jeans, and an optional leather jacket that says ‘Pit Vipers.’ 1950s costumes & character role advice.
 
Marla Marachino
Member of the Pink Chicks
Marla Marachino is a girly member of the Pink Chicks who works as a carhop at Frosty’s Diner. Constantly checking her appearance behind a compact mirror, this pampered princess has her eyes fixed on the boys of the D-Birds! However, Marla often gets into trouble, as her eyes also wander towards the boys from the rival gang - especially their leader, Theo Valmudo!

Marla considers a well-timed compliment an excellent start to any conversation. Marla insists she doesn’t go looking for trouble, but she certainly notices when it has good hair.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Any pink satin jacket (optional). ‘50s style waitress uniform.  Roller skates as an optional accessory. Hair in a high ponytail with a scarf or, if short, in pin curls. The name tag for ‘Frosty’s Diner’ is optional. 1950s costumes & character role advice.
 
Jonni Cuttingham
Member of the Black Widows
Jonni Cuttingham is the popular class clown at Tuscadero High and a waitress at the west side hangout – the Milkshake Shack. When she was ten, she moved from the east to the west side of town. She often reminisces about her childhood dream of becoming an East Side Pink Chick!  She'd be in big trouble if the Black Widows ever found out about that!

Jonni can find something funny in almost any situation, including those that call for a little more tact. An appreciative audience only encourages her, so laughing at one joke usually means you’re getting three more.

Jonni is bummed, as her long-time boyfriend, Chockey, might not be able to attend the sock hop. She swears she will still go, however. 
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: ‘50s style waitress uniform. Roller skates as an optional accessory. Hair in a high ponytail with a scarf or, if short, in pin curls. Black satin jacket (optional). The name tag for ‘Milkshake Shack’ is optional. 1950s costumes & character role advice.
 
Lavrin De Frappio
Member of the Black Widows

When it comes to being wild and crazy, Lavrin De Frappio is a force to be reckoned with!  This industrious soda factory worker graduated from Tuscadero High last year and had a job the very next day! Lavrin is a tomboy and often is referred to as ‘one of the guys.’  She’s a loyal, long-term member of the Black Widows. 

Lavrin's always ready to join the action, particularly when someone insists she can’t keep up. Lavrin takes pride in pulling her own weight and has little patience for people who expect special treatment.

Lavrin is one of the most mature members of the gang, and she doesn't tolerate much nonsense from anyone. 
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Factory worker uniform – retro is preferred. A large ‘L’ on the chest of the uniform. Hair in a high ponytail with a scarf or, if short, in pin curls. Black satin jacket (optional). The name tag for ‘Fontaine Soda Factory is optional.' 1950s costumes & character role advice.
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Cheryl Feenie
Student Class Representative, Ryder High School
Cheryl Feenie is the super smart Student Class Representative of Ryder High. She is not affiliated with gangs and doesn’t condone that type of activity.  She frequently tries to infiltrate herself into that social scene to stop it once and for all, but thus far, it has been quite unsuccessful. Cheryl approaches disagreements as though a carefully reasoned explanation should settle everything. When people refuse to listen, Cheryl assumes she needs to explain it again in greater detail.

Cheryl has been talking about the upcoming prom, nonstop. It's almost as though she has an unhealthy obsession with the event. 
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Conservative 1950s attire. Stuffed animal rabbit as an optional prop. Hair in a high ponytail with a scarf or, if short, in pin curls. 1950s costumes & character role advice.
 
Richie Fonzrelli
Quarterback, Tuscadero High School
Richie Fonzrelli is the tenacious quarterback on the Tuscadero High Football Team.  A graduating senior, he’s an excellent role model as the Valedictorian of his class and president of the National Honor Society, and he volunteers daily at the local nursing home. Richie has a problem with students who participate in gang activity. He often uses his powers of influence and popularity to campaign against them.

He holds himself to exceptionally high standards and sees no reason everyone else shouldn’t do the same. Richie approaches every challenge with the confidence of someone who fully expects to win.

But some people around town say this perfect persona might be camouflaging something vastly different underneath. Richie might not be all that he appears to be on the surface. 

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Retro football uniform.  It's optional to have a football as a prop. 1950s costumes & character role advice.
 
Tuscadero High School Football Players
Led by tenacious quarterback Richie Fonzrelli, the ruthless players of the Tuscadero High School football team strive to win football games for their school and seek out and rehabilitate gang members. The team uses its power of influence and popularity to campaign against the student body's hooligans, but some say it is a losing battle.

Their competitive streak extends well beyond the football field, and even a friendly debate can feel like a championship game. They’re quick to back one another up and rarely miss an opportunity to remind everyone which school has the best team.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Retro football uniform.  It's optional to have a football as a prop. 1950s costumes & character role advice.
 
​Cho Cho

Leader of The Black Widows

Cho Cho is the hottest hand jive dancer in the nation! She’s also the feisty leader of the West Side Black Widows. The Black Widows are notoriously cruel, especially to their rivals, the Pink Chicks. Members are only allowed to socialize with boys from the  - a rule Cho Cho conveniently overlooked when she dated Manny Zooko for a brief spell early in the summer. When both gangs caught wind of the pairing, they quickly agreed to call it quits. Everything has been peachy ever since! Cho Cho and Manny are still set to partner up for the upcoming hand jive competition, with both gangs agreeing that bringing the title home to Fontaine City is worth a temporary truce.

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Glamorous 1950s attire (sequined poodle skirt, etc.) Hair in a high ponytail with a scarf or, if short, in pin curls. Black satin jacket (optional). 1950s costumes & character role advice.​

 

Patricia Grimlox
Cheer Captain, Ryder High School
Patricia Grimlox is the spunky cheerleading captain for Ryder High School. She founded the ‘Ryder High Campus Crew’, a club of mostly cheerleaders focused on ‘cleaning up the school’ and setting great examples for behavior and social etiquette. The Campus Crew members receive much ridicule from kids who don’t buy into their philosophy, such as the Pink Chicks and the D-Birds members.

Patricia can turn even a casual gathering into an opportunity to promote school pride. A lack of enthusiasm only convinces her that everyone needs a louder pep talk! She cannot fathom why anyone would join a gang and has made it her life’s mission to persuade Fontaine City’s rebels to abandon their outlaw ways. Whether they want her help is a detail she considers entirely beside the point.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Retro cheerleading uniform. Pom-poms and megaphone as optional props. Hair in a high ponytail with a scarf or, if short, in pin curls. 1950s costumes & character role advice.
 
Ryder High School Cheerleaders
All of the spunky Ryder High School Cheerleaders are members of the ‘Ryder High Campus Crew,’ a club focused on ‘cleaning up the school’ and setting great examples of behavior and social etiquette. The Campus Crew members receive much ridicule from the kids who don’t buy into their philosophy…such as the Pink Chicks and the D-Birds members. The cheerleaders always keep their chins held high and fight for school spirit!

They offer friendly reminders about good manners with smiles that suggest compliance is expected. Once they rally around a cause, their enthusiasm is nearly impossible to escape.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Retro cheerleading uniform. Pom-poms and megaphone as optional props. Hair in a high ponytail with a scarf or, if short, in pin curls. 1950s costumes & character role advice.