SubUrbia

Buff is Jeff's loud, impulsive, and sexually charged friend whose bravado often drags the group into trouble. He treats romance as conquest and shows little regard for consequences, masking deeper insecurities beneath his crude humor. His flirtations with Erica and his need to be the center of attention set up conflicts that ripple through the night.

Pony is the lead singer of Dreamgirl, returning home in a limousine with a sense of celebrity and ambition. He tries to leverage Sooze's artistry for the band's next project, revealing a pragmatic and self-assured side. While outwardly sociable, his behavior hints at vanity and a desire to maintain influence within his circle.

Bee-Bee is Sooze's shy friend who reveals struggles with alcoholism and rehab. She becomes entangled with Buff and experiences the vulnerability of relying on others for support. Her quiet presence underscores the fragility of the group and the human cost of its recklessness.

Jeff is aimless and introspective, dating Sooze and coping with jealousy toward Pony. He oscillates between staying with his friends and following Sooze to New York, signaling his fear of an uncertain future. His drunken confession and moral struggles drive the emotional core of the story.

Sooze is a community college student with ambitions in visual arts who dreams of New York. She designs Dreamgirl's album cover and wrestles with loyalty to her friends versus pursuing a larger, artistic future. Her choices illuminate the tension between staying close and stepping into a bigger world.

Erica is Dreamgirl's publicist, embodying poise and opportunism as she navigates the town’s social currents. She is drawn to Tim's misanthropic attitude and plays a central role in the evening's power dynamics, with moments of flirtation and danger woven into her interactions with Pony and Buff.

Nazeer runs Circle A and tries to maintain order at his property, balancing business concerns with the safety of his clientele. He becomes a focal point of conflict when tensions with Buff and Tim escalate, prompting him to involve the police and defend his livelihood.

Pakessa is Nazeer's wife, quick to escalate tensions and capable of dangerous action when the situation spirals. Her response to danger—brandishing a gun—heightens the night’s stakes and reflects the precarious line the group treads between bravado and real peril.