Guest List

 

MORGAN CRANBERRY

Banker | Max’s Wife and Trace and Kell's Mother

The beautiful Morgan Peaknuckle-Cranberry is a prim and proper lady, a successful banker at Mayflower First National, and a mother of two beautiful children - Kell and Trace Cranberry. She has a mysterious quality but is a gracious and welcoming hostess.

Rumor has it that Morgan has installed surveillance cameras that point in the direction where the snack buffet table is traditionally set up for Thanksgiving. The reason? Many years of drama caused by double-dipping accusations and denials. Morgan might also have assigned seating this year. Some say it's because some dinner guests, not to be named, aren't as neat as others and might need to be strategically sat by the least number of people, if possible.

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: 1950s style homemaker dress.

 

 MAXIMUS CRANBERRY

High School Football Coach | Morgan’s Husband and Kell and Trace's Father

Maximus Cranberry is a handsome and charismatic gentleman. He’s an energetic head football coach at Pilgrim City High School. Max loves to sleep and will fall asleep at inopportune times - even during football games he’s coaching! Nevertheless, for many years, his teams have been undefeated and have won state championships, so maybe the cat naps aren't hurting anyone.

This coach also sleepwalks, which can be a tad creepy. Family members have reported Max doing nutty things in the middle of the night, such as giving the refrigerator a mumble-riddled lecture about energy costs, loading the dishwasher with dirty laundry, packing lunches with raw potatoes and taco seasoning packets, and checking the walls with a plunger as if it were a stethoscope. 

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: A tracksuit and a whistle.

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CHEF MO CRANBERRY

Chef | Maximus and Beatrice's Sibling

'Chef Mo'

If you looked up the word ‘perfectionist’ in the dictionary, Chef Mo Cranberry’s picture would be next to the description. Mo constantly works on perfecting already tasty delights.

Chef Mo is always signing up for cooking courses, especially ones that teach the most innovative techniques. However, this perfectionist has a bit of an attention problem and hardly is ever able to do these innovative techniques away from the instructors. Or, maybe it's because the techniques didn't work in the first place? Who knows. 

Hopefully, Chef Mo has paid attention during the most recent molecular gastronomy course, as that is supposedly how the turkey will be cooked this year at the Cranberry home. Hopefully, the Chef has a backup plan! 

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: A chef’s uniform

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LUMINOL PEAKNUCKLE

Crime Lab Director | Morgan Cranberry’s Sibling

'Lumi'

Luminol Peaknuckle, a famous forensic scientist from New York City, will be coming home for the holidays. 

Lumi works on some of the most fascinating criminal cases the world has ever learned about, but Lumi's lips are always sealed, as a forensic scientist cannot talk about court cases until the trial. And once the trial is happening, the reporters are all over it. But people still prod Lumi to talk about what is going on in that lab, nevertheless! 

 Lumi is single, has no pets, and lives for the laboratory and solving criminal cases - which is the best situation for the 80-hour work weeks. This scientist can be a tad egotistical and is very opinionated.

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Lab jacket and tousled hair.

 

PERRY PEAKNUCKLE

 Retired USAF Colonel | Patricia's Husband, Morgan and Lumi's Father

'Gramps'

Gramps is the strong and silent backbone of the Peaknuckle Troupe. This fun-loving grandpa is the one to go to if you want to hear stories of the ‘good ole’ days.’

Just be sure you have time in your schedule, as Perry can be quite long-winded and will line out every boring detail when telling a story, such as what the barometric pressure and humidity was that day - among other nonsensical details. 

Perry does have one weakness, though. Hunger. Perry holds many food-consuming records, such as the quickest time to finish off a roasted turkey at the Pilgrim City Thanksgiving Festival. 

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Casual attire that a grandfather would love.

 

PATRICIA PEAKNUCKLE

Homemaker | Perry's Wife, Lumi and Morgan's Mother

'Granny Pea'

Granny Pea is a quiet grandmother and homemaker. Since childhood, she has endured bouts of sibling rivalry with her brother, Sherlock Watson. As a result, these siblings only get together on Thanksgiving. What will happen between them this year?

Last year, Granny Pea fired the last shot when she switched Sherlock's water with straight vinegar. He turned ten shades of green before rushing out of the room after he took a big swig to wash down a big bite of mashed potatoes. The only words he said after that happened was 'I’ll Let My Revenge Simmer Until Next Thanksgiving.' The family is anxiously awaiting what will happen this year. 

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Any outfit a granny would love.

 

BEATRICE CRANBERRY

Schoolteacher  | Max & Chef Mo's Sister and Yetan's Mother

'Auntie Bee, Bee'

Auntie Bee is the no-nonsense schoolteacher. She teaches a strict curriculum in her kindergarten

class and refuses to put up with baloney in the classroom! Nevertheless, off the school grounds, this teacher is devious! She loves to speak with Gen Alpha slang that she picks up from the kids and thrives on everyone's cringe when she misuses the slang words. Some people say she does it on purpose. Which is likely true. 

Bee is a doting mother to Yetan, her only child. They are a tightknit pair and have each other's backs on everything. 

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Very conservative schoolteacher attire.

 

SHERLOCK WATSON

Detective  | Patricia Peaknuckle's Brother

'Uncle Sherlock, Unc'

Sherlock Watson is the head detective at Pilgrim City Police Department. He's a tiger at a crime scene, but he’s a total pushover in real life. Uncle Sherlock is shy and reserved, but his British accent is enough to win everyone over. That is, until he does one of his annoying crouching-tiger impersonations - that's enough to make people flee.

But he's from the United States, and nobody knows where he picked up this accent. He claims it's from having a British friend, but Patricia says it's all for attention. The accent sometimes disappears if Sherlock is telling a story, which does support what Patricia's saying about it. 

Sherlock and Patricia have been embattled in sibling rivalry since Patricia was born, only 11 months after Sherlock. 

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Sherlock Holmes’ costume.

 

DR. MOLLY CRANBERRY

Retired Physician | Mup's Wife, Mo, Max and Beatrice's Mother

'Grandma Moddie'

Grandma Moddie has led a stressful life as a cardiac surgeon. Now retired, she keeps a fast pace and is easily incensed if she doesn’t get her way. Grandma Moddie has a severe addiction to video games, and aspires to launch a second career as a professional gamer. She is ranked on several games, and seriously has a chance at one day, getting national recognition. Molly uses the gamer tag @MollyAARPWarChief007MC and encourages her grandchildren to follow her footsteps - and not with her medical career. 

Molly has asked her mother-in-law not to play video games this year and to spend time with the family. However, Molly has a couple of tournaments on Thanksgiving that she absolutely cannot miss. ​

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Any outfit a granny would love.

 

KELL CRANBERRY

  Skateboarder | Morgan/Maximus Cranberry’s Child, Trace's Sibling

Kell Cranberry is a loving, lively person that any parent would be proud to have. With one exception - Kell gets

what Kell wants, or people pay the price.

Kell wants to be a professional skateboarder and practices at the local skatepark for hours every day. Kell doesn't miss a local or regional skateboarding competition and often wins the titles. Kell is going to compete on an upcoming amateur skateboarding circuit and has been seeking sponsorships. Many are looking very promising. 

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Kid’s casual skateboarding attire or a fun Thanksgiving costume.

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TRACE CRANBERRY

Athlete | Morgan/Maximus Cranberry’s Child, Kell's Sibling

Trace Cranberry is the opposite of Kell Cranberry. Trace is a calm and relaxed person who only brings energy to the athletic field - or to arguments with Kell.

Trace is a multi-sport athlete, a naturally-gifted competitor who excels at nearly every sport. Trace has been attending college showcases and recruiting camps with a goal of casting the widest possible net to earn an athletic scholarship in whatever sport that gives Trace the best opportunity. 

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Any kid’s athletic uniform or a fun Thanksgiving costume.

 

MUP CRANBERRY

 Retired Candy Shop Owner | Molly's Husband, Mo, Max and Beatrice's Father

'Grandpa Mup'

Senility is Grandpa Mup’s middle name! Mup is a retired candy maker who loves to pull practical jokes!  This grandpa can’t be told what to do, as everything is blamed on the senility.

Some people in the family swear that Mup isn’t the least bit senile and that it’s all an act. If you ask his wife, she'll 'plead the 5th.' That kind of says it all. 

Neverthless, Mup comes up with some clever pranks to pull on everyone, such as when he put a speaker inside of the cooked turkey last year before Chef Mo carved it. As soon as the blade of the knife hit the bird, it started squealing 'Help Me.' What ensued at the Cranberrys' dinner table after that was pure chaos. But it was an epic type of chaos, no doubt.  

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Casual attire that a grandfather would love.

 

DR. ISAAC ALBERT

Food Scientist | Cranberry Family’s Neighbor

Dr. Isaac Albert is an outstanding member of the high-IQ society Mensa International and a leading food science researcher. His life’s work is creating a small, dehydrated food capsule that turns into an instant, delicious meal with three drops of water. However, after all these years and grants - it still doesn't work properly. The turkey is dry and the mashed potatoes taste like cardboard. Dr. Albert has been putting out feelers to other scientists to see if there's maybe another project worth picking up. The grant money will certainly dry up on the dehydrated capsule project soon. 

Dr. Albert lives next door to Morgan and Max Cranberry. 

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Casual attire and an Albert Einstein wig - OR - you can go the mad scientist route

 

YETAN CRANBERRY

Chess Champion | Beatrice Cranberry’s Child

'Yetz'

Yetan Cranberry is a four-time national chess champion with a mischievous side. Yetan has learned everything about practical jokes from Grandpa Mup.

Supposedly, Yetz has a big prank planned for this year - or that might just be a rumor started by the cousins (Trace and Kell) to put Yetz in a bad light. The three cousins have been beefing on social media about who is getting the turkey wishbone this year. Trace and Kell usually end up with it, but Yetz wants a shot at it this year. A villain of the chess world who lives in Russia is coming the USA to compete for the national title. Yetz has come to believe in the silly wishbone superstition and will do anything to participate in the pull this year to possibly earn a wish. 

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Casual kid’s attire or a fun Thanksgiving costume.

 

DR. ANDY MALLS

Veterinarian | Cranberry Family’s Neighbor

Dr. Malls is a friendly neighborhood veterinarian and a strict vegan. The doc is a great neighbor until the

 rant begins about animals being friends, not food.

Dr. Malls has been seen around town spearheading bizarre animal rights events, such as picking the best steakhouse in town while wearing a cow costume, picketing the grocery store for selling animal crackers, and staging a rescue mission for the lobsters living in the tanks of a popular seafood place, The Crabby Lobster. 

Dr. Malls lives next door to Morgan and Max Cranberry, on the other side from Dr. Albert. 

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Scrubs and an optional stethoscope as a prop.

 

TELE EVITANG & FAMILY

Journalist | Neighborhood Gossip

'Super Snooper'

 Tele Evitang is always on top of the latest story - sometimes before they even happen!  Tele’s an ambitious investigative reporter for RBC TV and will stop at nothing to get a scoop. Tele spreads neighborhood gossip like wildfire, so beware of what you say around this nosy neighbor - it might end up on RBC News!

The Evitang family lives directly across the street from the Cranberry family. Tele has a direct line of sight from a kitchen window and is often seen spying on the Cranberry home with binoculars by neighborhood joggers. 

Rumor has it that Tele has invited every extended Evitang family member worldwide this year for Thanksgiving. Tele will have a full house, but still plans to at least stop by the Cranberrys’ home to catch up!

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Camera-ready reporter attire with a pen and notepad as a prop.