Dorian Missick (Walter Lee Younger)

I am going to cast Dorian Missick as Walter LeeYounger. I have chosen this actor to play as Walter Lee because his physical appearance indicates the play's description of this character. Walter Lee is a lean, intense young man in his middle 30's, inclined to quick nervous movements and erratic speech habits. His tone of voice always shows an aggressive accusation (p. 1041) One of his biggest motivations is the desire to start a liquor store business in order to become successful and have money (p. 1043). Walter constantly tries to imply that he is the provider of the house by going against Ruth's demands. He gave their son Travis 50 cents for school and an extra 50 cents to get a cab (p.1043). Walter wants to be superior and feel better about himself by putting others down. He said to Ruth that colored women are evil in the morning (p. 1042).  Walter gets mad when he tries to talk to Ruth about changing their lives, and she doesn't want to listen constantly telling him to eat his eggs. He starts yelling because he is not getting the support he needs (p.1044). Walter became upset when his mother denied giving him the money to open up a liquor store. Thus, he didn't go to work for three days and just drove around to figure things out (p.1062). Another way Walter reacts when he is sentimental is by getting drunk. He feels better and like nothing matters when he goes to the bar to drink and listen to the band (p.1063).