Overview
Based upon the book by Jason Reynolds.
Castle Crenshaw, a.k.a. Ghost, has been running his entire life, but for all the wrong reasons. Then one day he meets Coach, an Olympic medalist who sees his unique raw talent. Can Ghost achieve the speed he needs for success, or will his past finally catch up to him?
Casting & Production
Casting
CASTLE CRANSHAW (AKA GHOST) — 13 A young, fast-moving, fast-witted, AA male
The Defenders
SUNNY — AA male (Also: Brandon, the school bully)
PATINA — A young AA female (Also: Monique, a classmate, shamika, a classmate, Tia from Everything sports)
LU — An AA male with albinism (Also: Classmates, Customers)
The Grown-Ups
COACH — a former runner, cab driver, father (figure)—30s, AA (Also: Ghost’s Father)
TERRI — Ghost’s mother, a hospital employee, single mom—30s, AA (Also: Mrs. hollow)
MR. CHARLES — described as James Brown if James Brown was white—40-50s, White (Also: Principal Marshall, other employees from Everything sports, the starter, server)
Setting
An urban American city, now
Reviews
“An important story…that kids (and adults) in any community need to see—not just for its non-preachy and relatable lessons on tolerance, empathy, and privilege, but also for a model of possibility of what the rewards of pushing through barriers and comfort zones can bring.”
—BroadwayWorld
“Ghost is a cure for cynicism and a reminder that loneliness can be temporary—if you open up your door just a crack.”
—Nashville Scene
