Character Relationship Map: Splitz

Characters

• Gina (played by Robin Johnson) — protagonist

  Guitarist for The Splitz. After witnessing her peers being mistreated during a soccer match, she joins the game and brings the band into the Phi Betas sorority. She later recruits Warwick to coach the...

• Joan (played by Patti R. Lee) — supporting

  Lead singer of The Splitz. She is trapped in the locker room by Fern Hymenstein before the final basketball competition but is successfully rescued by Warwick to ensure the band can perform.

• Susie (played by Barbara Bingham) — supporting

  Drummer for The Splitz. She is the object of Warwick's romantic interest, which Gina exploits to recruit Warwick as the team's coach.

• Dean Hunta (played by Shirley Stoler) — supporting

  Corrupt college dean who rigs sorority competitions to force Phi Betas out of their house. After Chuck's expulsion, she is hypnotized by Vinnie and forced to open the band's big club performance with...

• Chuck (played by Chuck McQuary) — supporting

  Hooter College student and manager of The Splitz. He attempts to use hypnosis on Vinnie, gets expelled by Dean Hunta, and ultimately leverages the hypnotized Dean to secure a major club contract for h...

• Midge (played by Amelia David) — supporting
• Warwick (played by Tom McCleister) — supporting

  A classmate with a crush on Susie. Gina enlists him to coach the Phi Betas, and he later bursts into the locker room to rescue Joan during the final match.

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Dean Hunta → Chuck (Power Expeller) — The Dean uses her institutional authority against Chuck.

  After the Phi Betas win the final two competitions, Dean Hunta retaliates by expelling Chuck and The Splitz.

• Warwick → Susie (Romantic Interest) — Warwick's attraction to Susie motivates his involvement.

  Warwick is described as a classmate with a crush on Susie.

• Gina → Warwick (Professional Recruiter And Coach) — Gina recruits Warwick to help the Phi Betas compete.

  Gina enlists Warwick to coach the Phi Betas after recognizing his usefulness to the team.

• Chuck → Susie (Professional Band Manager And Drummer) — Chuck manages Susie's band activities.

  Chuck manages The Splitz, whose drummer is Susie.

• Chuck → Joan (Professional Band Manager And Singer) — Chuck manages Joan's musical group.

  Chuck manages The Splitz, and Joan is identified as the band's lead singer.

• Chuck → Gina (Professional Band Manager And Musician) — Chuck oversees the band in which Gina performs.

  Chuck manages The Splitz, while Gina is the band's guitarist.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Dean Hunta → Gina (Conflict Institutional Opponent) — Gina opposes the Dean's effort to remove the Phi Betas.

  Dean Hunta rigs the sorority competitions, and Gina helps the Phi Betas resist the Dean's plan.

• Gina → Midge (Alliance Ally) — Gina intervenes on Midge's side during the soccer contest.

  Gina becomes disgusted when she sees Midge and the Phi Betas being trampled during the soccer game, then joins the game to help them.

• Warwick → Joan (Alliance Rescuer) — Warwick directly helps Joan return to the final competition.

  Warwick bursts into the locker room and rescues Joan after Fern traps her before the basketball game.

• Joan → Susie (Alliance Bandmate) — They share a performing partnership in the band.

  Joan is the lead singer and Susie is the drummer of The Splitz.

• Gina → Susie (Alliance Bandmate) — They are fellow musicians working toward the band's success.

  Gina and Susie perform together in The Splitz.

• Gina → Joan (Alliance Bandmate) — They cooperate as performers in the same band.

  Gina and Joan are both members of The Splitz, with Gina playing guitar and Joan singing.

Story Analysis

A struggling college band turns institutional injustice into unexpected performance success through teamwork, improvisation, and resistance.

Plot Progression

1. A Band Against The Odds — Chuck manages The Splitz as they struggle through hostile bar performances. Gina's family encounter and the Dean's scheme establish personal and institutional obstacles.
2. The Underdogs Enter The Game — Gina intervenes when the Phi Betas are mistreated during soccer. The Splitz join the sorority and recruit Warwick to improve their chances.
3. Rules Turn Against The Dean — The Splitz use photographs of the Dean's husband to force fairer rules. The Phi Betas then win the wrestling contest and prepare for basketball.
4. The Final Contest — Fern traps Joan before the decisive basketball game. Warwick rescues her, allowing the Phi Betas to win the final two competitions.
5. A Scandalous Encore — Dean Hunta expels Chuck and The Splitz, but Chuck obtains help from Gina's family. The hypnotized Dean opens the club show, and The Splitz earn a year-long contract.