Lead Roles

Kashana “Kween Kash” Crosby, late 30’s - The all around crafty, creative, artist, funny and responsible friend. She is currently separated from husband, and living in Long Island, NY with their 10 year old son, DJ (Dennis Jr.). She’s searching for something that is unknown, but is using her creativity to carve a path to it. “I’m every woman” exemplifies Kash as she can do it all and is everyone’s "homegirl". But sometimes being so involved in the lives of her loved ones takes a toll.

Kash’s one and only pregnancy was complicated as she almost lost the pregnancy and her own life several times. DJ is her miracle child. Dennis Sr. is an upstanding gentleman, wonderful husband & father by anyone’s standards. However, after a lengthy bout of depression, with no desire to interact with others or have sex, Kash asked for a separation feeling overwhelmed by motherhood, work and obligations of a wife. She quit her corporate job, began focusing on her creative passions, transitioning them into income, and for once, tried to focus on herself and wellbeing. Caring for herself is a new concept and sometimes, she forgets. For help with this Kash sought, and found a therapist who is helping her manage her emotions, implement self-care and learn healthy ways to communicate. She also has her bestie, Raylin.

Raylin Williams, late 30’s - The best friend of lead, Kash since high school. She is a highly educated, professor of Woman’s Studies and identifies as a “soft stud” lesbian, which means she may dress ambiguously, but doesn't go out of her way to appear masculine or super feminine. She is her true silly, funny self when she's with her best friend, Kash. Raylin lives comfortably in her Caribbean Mother’s basement apartment in Brooklyn and is currently single, dating and looking for love and acceptance.

Raylin came out as gay in college, though everyone long suspected her sexuality as “not straight”. Kash and Raylin became besties in high school after playing on the basketball team and spent these formative years together, day in and day out. There is nothing they don’t share with one another about their lives. Raylin is an only child of her parents, who’s Mother reluctantly accepts her child’s choice, but doesn't want to hear or speak about her lifestyle. The saving grace in their relationship is that her daughter is an esteemed educator & successful professor, something she can brag about. Raylin’s Dad passed away before her revelation but she was always a Daddy’s girl. She’s just living her life, trying to make decent choices, but sometimes fall a bit short. Despite being well spoken, in romantic relationships, she isn’t the best communicator and often allows her partners to dominate.

Johnathan “Jay” Khan, mid-30’s - Kash’s male best friend from college. He is a former jock and current playboy. Always dating a new woman and asking Kash for advice that he never adheres to. Lives alone and is a Momma’s boy.

Jay may shape up to be a decent husband to someone, some day but right now, there’s no telling. Still going about his college boy ways, he has no interest in commitment. He does extremely well for himself working in finance and doesn’t yet desire to share his wealth with anyone, but his Mother, who adores her baby boy. Kash and Jay’s friendship flourished in college as she expressed no romantic interest in him and in turn he found himself comfortable around her forgoing his ‘playa’ phesade. Jay is a couple of years younger than Kash, though they finished school together. He skipped a few grades in school during his youth.

Ali Robinson, mid-30’s - Kash’s bugged out, baby brother. He’s a funny, goofball who means well but always finds a way to F something up. Ali did some time as a teenager, into young adulthood and has been trying to get his life together ever since, with his sister’s help. Has a daughter, Deja who he left behind unknowingly and did not get to experience her birth or half of her life in a traditional way. Ali has deep regret about the choices that had made such an impact on his life and loved ones.

Ali and Kash, grew up extremely close in a single-mother household. Their Mom worked hard to earn and provide for her children. Caribbean born, she learned a trade and was smart with her earnings. She paid for Kash's college education on her own. Ali knows he broke her heart with his incarceration. She supported him throughout but he found it hard to face her. Their Dad was a rolling stone and would pop in and out of their lives. Ali despises his Dad for his lack of parental guidance. Ali & Kash’s Mom passed away from breast cancer while he was locked up. He feels he never got a chance to make amends.

Dennis Crosby, late 30’s - Kash’s husband & DJ’s Dad, lives nearby in Queens, New York for the sake of co-parenting. He is a respectful, successful 9 to 5er, with solid core values. Although he hasn’t quite grasped what his wife is going through, Dennis is currently giving her space, as requested. His temperament is very easy-going, understanding and level-headed. He and Kash have been together many years and though he isn’t completely comfortable with their current status, he is committed to getting his family back together and is waiting it out; while some others in his life have told him to move on.

An idealistic, traditionalist, Dennis needs to have every aspect of his life aligned; the job, the house, the wife, the car, the kid, etc. He is considered to be a prize of a husband and an excellent, involved father but suffers with his own identity outside of these things. During this time apart, Kash & Dennis maintain a good, cordial relationship though every now and then, Dennis expresses his displeasure of the situation and tries to reassemble his old, preferred life.

Mary “Mac” McKenzie, Mid 30’s - Deja’s Mom and Kash’s sometimes friend. Mac wants nothing to do with Ali and still has hard feelings about the circumstances that left her as a single, teenage Mother. Mac was born into a successful, two-parent household and still experiences bouts of deep regret about disappointing her parents and how her life was interrupted. These moments send her into deep depressive stages where she cuts off contact with everyone. This makes it hard for her to maintain romantic relationships and friendships.

Mac, from the beginning, had a cordial relationship with Kash as the older sister of her boyfriend, Ali, but when he was incarcerated, the dynamic of her relationship with Kash changed. However, Kash managed to play a pivotal role in helping Mac raise Deja, as well as making it her business to establish and maintain a relationship between her niece and her brother.

Supporting Roles

Dennis “DJ” Crosby Jr. - 10 years old - Son of Kash and Dennis. Exemplifies “black boy joy” and is growing accustomed to his parent’s new dynamic.

Deja McKenzie, 20 years old - Kash’s niece, Ali’s daughter - born to his high school sweetheart Mac. Though her dad missed her most formative years, Deja loves him and wants to see him succeed. She’s always encouraging him to do his best and is Daddy’s little girl, all while trying to become an adult under her protective family's watchful eye. Deja loves her Mom, Mac and realizes what an impact on her life being a young Mother has had on her. Deja thinks that Mac's depression is her fault, especially since her Mom expresses openly that she became a mother too young and it was hard on her mentally. Deja and Kash have a very loving and playful aunty and niece relationship. She views her aunt at times, like a friend, but respects her like a parent.

Deja has no interest in going to college or having a traditional job. She is your typical young woman, with typical interest; hair, makeup, fashion, celeb gossip, having ‘fun’. Though private about her private life (her parents, upbringing, boyfriend), she is determined to create a career online, doing… something.

Simone Robinson, mid 30’s - Kash & Ali’s paternal, boujee first cousin who is money driven, but isn't’ tacky about it. You won’t catch her bragging or overly exposing her ‘wealth’ but she's brutally honest and determined. Simone has two sons she leaves with her older cousin Kash, to go to “work”, often. No one knows what she does for work and no one bothers her about it because she seems to make sound decisions and is independent. Whatever she’s doing, it’s going well.

Nadine Ashford, 30’s - Artsy, new friend of Kash who seems to have good intentions and enjoys adventurous outings where anything can happen. She has a cool, sister-girl vibe that Kash can seem to get along with, but like most new friendships, they’re feeling each other out.

Prince & Tilly Robinson - Simone’s sons, Kash’s little cousins and Godsons, 8 years old and 5 years old respectively. Get along with one another and their big cousin, DJ. The youngest thinks her a superhero and is a handful, while the eldest is super laid back, and inquisitive.

Dr. Patricia James, 40’s - Kash’s therapist who has interesting therapy sessions with her stubborn client who often tries to control the conversations. Though Kash’s personality makes her job more difficult than it needs to be at times, she accepts the challenge and issues her best advice for helping Kash to manage her life hectic life.