Guest List

 

SUNNY SHINEWELL

Swim Coach, Sun Valley High School

The beautiful Sunny Shinewell is a prim and proper lady. She is an undefeated swim team coach for Sun Valley High School and takes her job very seriously. Sunny has a mysterious character, but she’s a gracious and loyal friend. Many people close to her say she’s not been the same since her heart was broken two years ago. Sunny swears she has moved on, but only time will tell.

Sunny has invited a questionable combination of guests to her pool party. Some people are afraid that things might not go as Sunny has planned. However, this is the party of the year, so nobody plans to miss it. 

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Poolside attire. A whistle is an optional prop.

 

SKYLER REEF

Lifeguard, Sun Valley Recreation Center

Skyler ensures everyone's safety at the Sun Valley Recreation Center with a sharp eye and an even sharper whistle. Off-duty, Skyler is a sand volleyball enthusiast and has a quirky habit of using volleyball terms like "spike" and "dig" in everyday conversations, even while teaching kids the basics of water safety.

Skyler is the best lifeguard at the rec center and has saved three lives! But for some reason, Skyler hasn't been working the busiest shifts at the rec center pool. People are starting to notice this and ask questions. 

 COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Poolside attire or lifeguard costume. A whistle and a boogeyboard are optional props.

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TAYLOR COVE

Ice Cream Truck Owner

Taylor, the beloved owner of the Cool Treats ice cream truck, offers delicious signature homemade sorbets. Navigating through Sun Valley neighborhoods, Taylor delivers smiles and sweet relief from the summer heat. Known for wearing outrageously colorful sunglasses that match the day's special flavor, Taylor's vibrant personality is as refreshing as the treats served.

Taylor seems to have abandoned the largest neighborhood in Sun Valley lately. Taylor has run that popular route with Cool Treats for years, but something has happened recently and many people are upset about this. 

 COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Poolside attire.  Any ice cream themed props/attire, and oversized, color glasses are optional. 

 

JORDAN SANDS

Pool Technician, Sun Valley Recreation Center

Jordan ensures that the recreation center pool is sparkling clean and perfectly pH-balanced. Known for meticulous attention to detail, Jordan also offers weekend swim lessons and often uses a stopwatch while balancing the pH levels—a personal game that keeps the routine exciting. This knack for speed and precision at the pool mirrors Jordan's long-standing dream of being part of a NASCAR pit crew, where efficiency and quick timing are crucial.

Lately, Jordan's happy demeanor at work has been quickly fading into angst. Colleagues at the rec center could always count on a smile and a happy comment from this pool tech, but something has happened to Jordan that is causing a great deal of stress. Hopefully, Jordan will be able to talk about it at Sunny's party.

 COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Poolside attire. Bucket hat, pool net (small), and zinc oxide on your nose are all optional. 

 

MORGAN CORALS

Seashell Jeweler

Morgan scours the shoreline, hunting for the perfect seashells for the unique jewelry line, Shoreline Adornments. Morgan’s handcrafted pieces are sought after by locals and tourists alike for their natural beauty and craftsmanship. Interestingly, Morgan believes each shell has a story and humorously narrates these tales to anyone who listens, adding a mystical allure to each piece.

Morgan travels the world to the most exclusive beaches to collect  seashells for the jewelry collection. A few months ago, Morgan found a rare and precious Gloria of the Sea shell. This amazing find was crafted into a beautiful necklace and put for sale along with the rest of the collection on Shoreline Adornments' website.

 COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Poolside attire. Bring any types of seashells with you (optional). 

 

RILEY SHELL

Yacht Rental Manager, Sun Valley Lake Yacht Charters

Riley is the go-to person at Sun Valley Lake Yacht Charters and helps clients select the perfect vessel for their lake adventures. Friendly and knowledgeable, Riley enjoys seeing clients discover the joys of the local lake and has a funny knack for accidentally mimicking the accents of the clients, making for some light-hearted interactions.

If you book an excursion with Sun Valley Lake Yacht Charters, Riley will be your captain for however many hours you've paid for. Riley has four yachts to choose from, ranging in price and luxury levels. Riley's parents handed over the family business to Riley a decade ago, and Riley has been booked with excursions nearly every day since. 

 COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Poolside attire. Print photos of your yachts for rent (or you can show the website above to others at the party). 

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DREW SHORE

Paddleboard Yoga Instructor, Sun Valley Recreation Center

Drew combines the calmness of yoga with the challenge of balancing on a paddleboard, offering classes on serene mornings at the Sun Valley Recreation Center. Known for a soothing voice and patient teaching style, Drew helps students find balance both on the water and in life. Drew also wears an amusingly oversized sun hat in every class, claiming it's the secret to perfect balance.

Drew was hired at the Sun Valley Rec Center as a Paddleboard Yoga Instructor for five classes per day. However, Drew only teaches one class at 5 to 6 AM to twenty yoga enthusiasts. Many recreation center members have complained that there should be more classes and at better times. Drew agrees and would love nothing more, but something is holding Drew back. What is going on with Drew? 

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Poolside attire.  Yoga attire is optional. 

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MARCO POLO

Lifeguard, Sun Valley Recreation Center
Marco Polo is a charismatic gentleman and an energetic Sun Valley Recreation Center pool lifeguard. However, he’s recently been falling asleep on the lifeguard stand while on duty. Many say he is a liability to the recreation center, and someone is bound to get hurt while he’s on watch. Marco contends he is fine and is now controlling his sleepy situation with energy drinks. But why is Marco so tired? That’s the question the recreation center manager would like to have answered!

To date, nobody has drowned under Marco's watch, but that statistic seems to be a ticking time bomb. Marco does still work the most popular shifts, and seems to be the head lifeguard. Maybe it's time for Marco to step down? 
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Poolside attire or lifeguard costume. A whistle and a boogeyboard are optional props.

 

UVI RAZE
Surf Instructor, Sun Valley Beach
If you looked up the word perfectionist in the dictionary, Uvi’s picture would be next to the description. Uvi Raze is a total fusspot when it comes to surfing.  Even though she's the best at riding the waves, she constantly has a need for improvement. She has been stressed out lately with false news reports of sharks around Sun Valley Beach, and this is ruining her business! Uvi claims the local news has nothing to report, so they are fabricating stories! She might be right, but what can she do about it. 

Also, there are unverified rumors that Uvi and her best friend May might be involved in the scandalous Mailbox Bandit case. Could this be because they are angry with some of the townsfolk for some reason? What drives someone to want to venture out under the moonlight to beat mailboxes with baseball bats? Many people want that question answered. 
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Poolside attire. Surfboard as an optional prop.

 

BRELLA BEACHES
Olympic Gold Medalist
Brella Beaches is an Olympic gold medalist and reigning national swimming champion.  She picked up three gold medals while competing in the last summer Olympics.  Nevertheless, she’s let success go to her pretty head, as she’s become quite the narcissist. Because she boasts about how perfect she is in the media, paparazzi follow her in an attempt to catch her doing something unscrupulous.

Brella is growing tired of being followed by the paparazzi and wishes she could make them stop. However, Sun Valley isn't a town full of celebrities, so they've paid their way here with only one focus. The paparazzi probably won't leave until they get some photos and a story they can sell. Brella better be on her best behavior. 
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Poolside attire. A fake Olympic gold medal as an optional prop.

 

RAY SONLEY
Paperboy, Sun Valley Times

Ray is the introverted neighborhood paperboy for the Sun Valley Times. Ray’s a good listener, so he's your boy if you need some advice. However, don’t expect to get much in return, as he’s not known for stimulating conversation. Many of the townspeople criticize Ray for not having future career aspirations.  He defends himself by saying he is happy where he is in life and nobody has the right to judge him. Papers need to be delivered!

In high school, Ray was outgoing, one of the most popular kids, and had won most of the scholarly competitions for the school. So what happened to Ray? He had one of the brightest futures - or so people thought.  Many of his old high school buddies speculate that someone or something might have caused Ray's personality to change, drawing him into a shell that he can't escape from. Nevertheless, newspaper delivery is a dying occupation, so Ray better start looking for a new career. 

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Poolside attire. . Newspapers are optional props.

 

TANNY WATERS
Owner, Sun Valley Tanning Salon
Tanny Waters is the bubbly tanning salon owner. She has a history of sibling rivalry with her brother, Speed O. Blue. She’s quirky and would rather sing her words than speak normally. This behavior tends to drive a few people crazy—especially her brother. Tanny is currently working on a commercial ad campaign for her tanning salon. She has strong opposition from skincare advocates, but this isn’t stopping her.

Many people are vying to be Tanny's new spokesperson, but she hasn't made any final decisions. She could do it herself, she could hire an actor, or maybe - a local personality.  But she only has the funds for one campaign, so she must make the right decision, or her business could go into a downward spiral. Her business isn't what it used to be - ever since everyone knows now that no skin type is immune to damaging UV rays. She's tried to move over to spray tanning, but the first machine she purchased gave the users a bright orange hue.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Poolside attire. Fake coupons for Beach Palm Tanning Salon are optional props.

 

SALLY SURFTON
Sunblock Chemist, Bronzetone Skincare
Sally Surfton is the no-nonsense sunblock chemist for Bronzetone Skincare.  She will not tolerate anyone going out in the sun without protection and is famous for lengthy lectures about proper skincare! Sally makes it well known that she is against any behavior involving the willing damage of the skin. This includes people visiting tanning salons. Sally has vowed to put a stop to Tanny Water’s ad campaign for her tanning salon.

Sally's friends think that she needs to stop trying to save the world - or at least the skin of the world - and that she should pick up a relaxing hobby. Sally's listened to their concerns and then immediately marches to public pools to do surveillance of who isn't wearing sunscreen. Sally needs to find a hobby that makes her happy - and fast! There is such a thing as taking your job too seriously. 
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Poolside attire. Different bottles of suntan lotion are optional props.

 

SPEED O. BLUE
Sun Valley Recreation Center Manager
Speed O. Blue remains somewhat professional as the Sun Valley Recreation Center manager during his shifts. However, his arrogance and ill-manneredness are stifling once he's off work. He’s rude, but his English accent seems enough to win some people over. Too bad his accent isn’t authentic, however. Speed O. Blue is a former schoolyard bully who has broken a few hearts in his time. For this reason, he’s not the most popular person in the town of Sun Valley.

Speed O. has dated many people in Sun Valley but hasn't found someone 'good enough' or so he says. Nevertheless, Speed O. has many friends in town and loves to have parties - and they are very loud and boisterous parties. Let's hope he doesn't turn Sunny's event into one of his type of gatherings. 
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Speedo Bathing Suit (not unless ya wanna). Any poolside attire. .

 

DANGER
Reality Television Star
Danger is an ultra-competitive reality television star. Her boorish behavior can be shocking at times, but it’s well-suited for reality television. There isn’t much that Danger hasn’t done on the small screen, but if there’s a challenge facing her, she’ll take it.  Rumor has it that Danger has signed a contract to be on a ground-breaking docu-series that will be released next year. Too bad she can’t talk about it. Everybody is dying to know what the show’s about!

Because of her reality star status, Danger will often do public stunts, like going to the movies with a pet tarantula riding on her shoulder, or going to the grocery story with plastic insects attached to her. She films the public reactions to her crazy stunts and slaps the videos on her social media channels. Danger is all about getting publicity and fame. Whatever she is doing is working, as she has almost a million followers!
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Wear very casual poolside attire. , with optional bandages for fake injuries and a bag of plastic insects/snakes as a prop.

 

MAY FLOWERS
Heiress
May Flowers is the snooty heiress of Sun Valley.  Her mansion is the only one of its kind in town, but nobody besides her best friend, Uvi Raze, has ever been allowed inside!  The neighbors often wonder what this ritzy diva is hiding. The Flowers family have built most of the buildings in town, run at least half of the businesses, and have many influential connections across the nation. May is not one to be messed with – that’s for sure. However, there are rumors that May’s been dealing with a blackmailer. Who would be so foolish?

Also, there are unverified rumors that May and Uvi could be involved in the scandalous Mailbox Bandit case. Nobody in town can fathom why someone with everything going for them would sneak out at night to destroy other people's property. It doesn't make any sense. 
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Trendy poolside attire. . Fake money/gold pieces in money bags and extravagant costume jewelry as optional props.

 

MELAN O. SITE
Monster Truck Driver
Melan O. Site is the most annoying one-upper you’ll ever meet.  If you’ve done, said, or tried anything - Melan will give you an elaborate story about how she’s done it more often, said it already, and tried it twice!  Mischief is her middle name, as she often drives her enormous monster trucks around town - even though they are not street-legal. Melan has many corporate sponsors with her gig, so she needs to keep her nose clean. Even so much as a traffic ticket wouldn’t fare well with her sponsors.

Even though she's breaking the law with her monster truck on the street, nobody in town has ever cared. In fact, she stops to take photographs by her truck with townsfolk whenever she's flagged down.  But it's only a matter of time before Melan's luck runs out, so she has vowed to cut back on the joyrides.  Melan recently acquired a big-time sponsorship, so she has more to lose now than ever.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Poolside attire. Optional mini toy monster trucks as props.

 

SAM SOLBLOCK
Owner, Sam's Sugar Shack
Fun is Sam Solblock’s middle name. Sam’s a gourmet candymaker and owner of Sam’s Sugar Shack. He occasionally pulls practical jokes on friends, family, and even customers. Sam's a child at heart, so when you are around this chocolatier, you should watch your back. However, he's not made up of all smiles, as someone recently has found a loophole in his store's return policy. Sam’s business is in dire straits, and he needs to do something fast!

Sam is very upset because his mailbox was targeted by the midnight vandals of Sun Valley known as the Mailbox Bandits. Sam has told the police that he will do anything to help find these vandals, as he's not in a financial place to purchase a new mailbox because someone wanted to have fun with a baseball bat. 
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Poolside attire. A Post-it notepad and a pen are highly suggested props, and any practical joke item is optional.

 

MAKKEN R. WAVES & FRIENDS
Unemployed Moocher

Makken R. Waves has been unemployed ever since he inherited his home from his great-grandmother years ago. He is physically capable of working but claims he doesn’t want to because a job would interfere with playing video games. He borrows money for his living expenses from his non-mooching friends, who have all started to avoid him for that reason. As ducks fly with ducks, Makken usually has a group of his fellow mooches with him. If you’re around them for more than ten seconds, they will ask you for money, so beware.

Sunny Shinewell had to invite Makken & Co. to her pool party because they are also notorious party crashers. Sunny figured that inviting them would give her more of a sense of control of their behavior. Let's all hope that Sunny's right. They will not miss a party, as it means free food, free entertainment, and access to many people who could give them 'loans.' 

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Poolside attire or gamer-themed costume or pajamas. You don't want to look employable. A wallet with nothing inside as an optional prop.

 

DIVEY BORDS
Professional Diver
Divey Bords is the spunky professional diver and Sun Valley Diving Team captain.  Divey often mocks people to get under their skin, so many people try to avoid this high diver. However, Divey is the team's best diver, leading the squad to win several state championships and nationals. Recently, there has been strife among the team, but Divey believes it is now under control.

Divey Bords is good friends with Tanny Waters and will defend and support Tanny at all costs. Divey doesn't like that some people, such as sunblock chemists with nothing better do to, have started public campaigns against tanning salons and have even targeted Tanny's business. Divey will be the first one to tell them to mind their business and leave Tanny alone.  
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Trendy poolside attire..

 

PET POOLFER
Babysitter
Pet Poolfer is a gregarious neighborhood babysitter. If you are shy about hearing the truth, don't engage in a chat with Pet.  This is one brutally honest babysitter with an unfortunate habit of over-exaggeration. Lately, Pet has had difficulty keeping a watchful eye on big groups of kids. This sitter often brings large groups of kids in public, but  things don’t always go as planned.

Pet babysits kids all over town, but takes a lot of babysitting gigs from Tele Evitang, who has ten children. Tele is a reporter for RBC News, so Pet must be on call because Tele would need to leave without notice if a story breaks out. That's why Pet is often looking for missed calls or texts. 
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Poolside attire. Any items that a babysitter would have as optional props (e.g., sunscreen, coloring books, beach ball, etc.). A real-looking baby doll as an optional prop.

 

TELE EVITANG & FAMILY
Neighborhood Gossip and Investigative Reporter, RBC News
Tele Evitang is always on top of the latest story, and sometimes before they even happen!  An ultra-ambitious investigative reporter for the television station RBC, Tele will stop at nothing to be the first to get the scoop.  This nosy neighbor is always spreading gossip, so choose your words carefully and don't let the skeletons out of your closet around Tele.

Tele is unhappy that Brella Beaches has drawn paparazzi to the somewhat quiet town of Sun Valley. Feeling the stress of competition, Tele has been on edge lately and has worked even harder not to miss a developing story in town. It would be the worst possible scenario for the paparazzi to get a local story before Tele does. 

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Casual/ poolside attire. with a pen and notepad as a prop.

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JAY BOND
FBI Agent
Jay Bond is a meticulous and hardnosed Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent. Jay takes everything in life seriously and doesn’t have a shred of a sense of humor. He trusts nobody and believes everybody has ill intentions and ulterior motives. The only reason he accepted Sunny Shinewell’s invitation is probably because he is working on a case or maybe holding a grudge against another guest.

Jay Bond is great friends with a marine biologist named Adolphi Sharx. Jay would do anything to support Adolphi, and gets angry when people talk badly of her. Part of the reason that Jay has a sensitive side for Adolphi is because he despises people who make fun of nerds.  Jay Bond cannot stand Stan Grable and hopes that Stan won't be able to make it to Sunny Shinewell's pool party.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Poolside attire. . A toy gun and fake ear piece/badge/FBI hat as an optional prop.

 

STAN GRABLE
College Student
Stan Grable is the ultimate ‘Big Man on Campus’ at Sun Valley College. He is the president of the Alpha Beta Fraternity, the quarterback of the Sun Valley College football team, and the student body president. He also devotes hours of his free time to local no-kill animal shelters. Stan seems like the perfect man on the surface. However, when you see how he treats the nerds at school, you’ll quickly change your opinion of him.

Stan firmly believes that if he is at the same event with someone who is perceived as a nerd, that his reputation will be soiled and his value as a person reduced. Nobody knows why Stan feels this strongly about nerds, but maybe it is because Stan was a nerd in early childhood and fears that the former personality could return?  Nobody will ever know, but everyone hopes that Stan will grow out of his disdain for intelligent people who lack fashion sense and laugh obnoxiously. 
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Very trendy poolside attire. .

 

BEAU TOCKSAN
Cosmetic Surgeon
Details, details, details! If you’re speaking to Dr. Beau Tocksan, you better prepare for many intricate fine points and facts! This is one overexplaining cosmetic surgeon who is always ready to give you sound medical advice about how he can take ‘years off’ and make you look like your celebrity of choice. Many people don’t appreciate Beau’s constant analysis of their appearance, but others see it as a free consultation.

Sunny Shinewell has already heard from her friends that Dr. Tocksan has sent them brochures for procedures with his business card and a note that he'll speak with them about the procedures at Sunny's party.  Sunny is trying to figure out the best way to ask the doc nicely to give it a rest. She doesn't want Dr. Tocksan doing offensive plastic surgery sales pitches at her party. But it also doesn't help that some of Sunny's friends are excited to get some free advice, so Dr. Tocksan is being encouraged. 

COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Poolside attire with a lab coat. Fake business cards are an optional prop.

 

MIDAS KING
Entrepreneur
There is absolutely nothing that Midas King can’t do!  Midas continually starts new business ventures – from creating his record label to opening a motorpark! This industrialist has his hands in almost everything!  Some say it’s as if he lives his life under a ‘good luck spell.’ If Midas wants it to succeed, it does!  Funny enough, this wealthy success story aspires to become a standup comic one day.

Midas attended a recent family reunion held at the local country club. Sources say that Midas got into the swimming pool and nearly drowned because of an inability to swim. However, Midas denies that and says it was a freak accident involving swimwear, the pool jets, and a Charlie horse cramp. This entrepreneur assured Sunny there won't be any drama with Midas getting into her swimming pool.  
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Poolside attire. Fake money pouring out of every pocket, etc. is optional props.

 

SANDY FISHWELL
National Beach Volleyball Champion
Sandy Fishwell is a fun-loving childhood friend of Tanny Waters and Speed O. Blue. If you need advice on exercise, diet, or volleyball - Sandy will be happy to help. But don’t let her overly friendly and fake persona bother you, as she does have overall good intentions.  Sandy has always been one to cut a rug every time her friend Tanny sings a tune, making these two an entertaining pair. 

Sandy is good friends with Sunny Shinewell and after reviewing the guest list, told Sunny that there could be some problems between many of the guests. Sandy has agreed to help Sunny run interference on any disputes, problems or other scandals that might happen at the party. 
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Poolside attire. Volleyball is an optional prop.

 

ADOLPHI SHARX
Marine Biologist
Adolphi Sharx is a nerdy head marine biologist from the local amusement park Ocean World. Beware if you say anything even slightly amusing around this animated brainiac, as your ears will split from loud, crazy laughter!  Adolphi is rather sensitive about the recent public scrutiny of the waterpark and has asked her friends not to bring up the topic around her. She adamantly defends that she is a marine biologist, a productive researcher, and that she has nothing with the entertainment or performance side of the park.

Adolphi also has a huge problem with people who refer to her as a nerd. She has lived with the rude comments her whole life and is fed up with it. She says that one day, someone will make her snap! 
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Conservative/nerdy poolside attire. Glasses with a taped bridge is an optional prop.