About Pop's Diner - A 1970's Jukebox Musical

It's 2019, and Matthew and Debra Aster have met in their hometown to settle the affairs of their late mother, selling their childhood home and finally closing the books on their past. 

With time to kill before their appointment with the attorney, Debra convinces Matt to visit their favorite place in town; the one nostalgic spot where for decades every kid would run to after school to hang out with their friends, do their homework, go on dates, fall in (and out of) love, chow down on the best burgers, fries, and shakes, and share their innermost secrets and dreams: Pop's Diner! 

Pop's Diner was every kid's home away from home, so stopping by one last time for the twins was somewhat bittersweet. While Debra left town years before to pursue college and a career, Matthew gave up his dreams of becoming a famous musician and stayed behind to take care of their sick mother and a pregnant girlfriend, something for which Debra has never forgiven herself. 

So, when Debra is asked the question, "If you could go back and change the past, would you?" what ensues is a trip back to 1978 unlike anything Debra ever thought possible.

But can changing the past really change the future for the better . . . or make it worse???

Leads: 

• Debra Aster (adult): Manager, Computer Technology company, California. Matt’s twin sister, Age – 58/59. 
• Matt Aster (adult): Accountant, small-town local firm. Debra’s twin brother, Age – 58/59. 
• Pop: Owner, Pop's Diner. Adult male, age mid/late-30’s, everybody’s guardian angel.
• Carol: Sassy Waitress at Pop's Diner. Adult female, age mid/late-30’s, Pop’s long-time girlfriend.
• Debra Aster (teen): Teenage female, aged 18. Returned to the past on a mission to set things right for her twin brother, Matt.
• Matt Aster (teen): Teenage male, aged 18. Musician, popular all-around nice guy, Debra’s twin brother. In love with Andrea, the head cheerleader.
• Andrea: Captain of the Cheerleaders, age 17/18, Queen Bee. Matt is her current boyfriend. 
• Cody: Teenage male, aged 19. Matt’s best friend and music collaborator, 
• Mandy: Teen female, age 17/18. Debra’s best friend. “Secretly” in love with Matt.

Supporting Leads:

• Ellen Sue: 
• Linda: Teen females, age 17 – 18. Debra’s friends.
• Stacy:

• Greg:  
• Johnny: Teen males, ages 17 - 18. Matt‘s friends. 
• Scotty:

• Cindy:  Teen females, Cheerleaders, Age 16 – 17, very sweet and innocent, 
• Patty: they love Matt and Debra and are dedicated to Andrea. 

• Trey: Teen male, Guitarist, age 19/20, music student at State College, Debra’s past and future love interest.
• Mrs. Aster: (Swing) Adult female, age 40's- 50's. Matt and Debra’s loving and dedicated Jewish mom.
• Mr. Aster: (Swing) Adult male, age 40's- 50's. Matt and Debra’s loving and dedicated Jewish dad.

Townspeople (Ensembles/Swing): 

• Adult males/females (ages 25 – 65)
• Teen males/females (ages 16- 19) 
• Young Children (as needed) Males/Females (ages 12+)
• Neighbors #1 - #4 Elderly Jewish women (four) (ages 70’s – 80’s)
• Mrs. Steinberg Very elderly Jewish woman (age 80’s – 90’s), deaf!
• Man Eating Cake Adult male (age mid-late 60’s)
• Yankele Elderly male (age 70’s – 80’s)
• Band Musicians: Bassist (Female preferred)
• (Mid – Late teens) Drummer (Male preferred)
• Trumpet I
• Trumpet II
• Tenor Sax
• Trombone
• Electric Guitar II