Characters
- Leo Hart
- The 28-year-old lifeguard of a small, private beach on Massachusetts' North Shore. He is generally friendly and helpful to the patrons, especially Holly, who he takes a liking to during the course of the play. Originally played by Timothy Daly.
- Holly Dancer
- The play's protagonist. A 24-year-old photographer who came from New York to visit her aunt in Massachusetts. Originally played by Annette Bening.
- Faith Bigelow
- A beach regular who is old friends with Holly. She is five months pregnant. Originally played by Heather Mac Rae.
- Miranda Bigelow
- Faith's 7-year-old, rambunctious, adopted daughter. Originally played by Angela Goethals.
- Ariel Took
- A friend of Faith's. Originally played by Jean DeBaer.
- Winston Took
- Ariel's 8-year-old son and Miranda's playmate . Originally played by Jonas Abry.
- Dr. Hamilton Adams
- A retired eye surgeon who comes to the beach often with his wife. Originally played by Addison Powell.
- M.J. Adams
- Dr. Adam's wife who often doubts her own painting ability and her husband's fascination with the beach. Originally played by Rosemary Murphy.
- Andre
- A middle-aged colleague of Holly's from the New York art world who unexpectedly makes an appearance at the beach. Originally played by Ronald Guttman.
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