Character Relationship Map: Altar Egos

Characters

• Pastor John (played by Robert Amaya) — protagonist
• Audience Member (played by Isabella Antinori) — supporting
• Mall Shoper (played by Kaylyn Aznavorian) — supporting
• Betsy (played by Erin Bethea) — supporting
• Judith (played by Sue Bean) — supporting
• Norm Steedy (as Tom Baker) (played by Thomas Lee Baker) — supporting
• Bob Stern (played by Scotty Curlee) — supporting
• Mall Shopper (played by Arielle Bielicki) — supporting
• High School Student (played by Luke Blevins) — supporting
• Mall Shopper (played by Asia Christmas) — supporting
• Swim Instructor (as Rachel Dart) (played by Rachel Dartt) — supporting
• Pendergrass (played by Leland Klassen) — minor
• Swim Fitness Member (Dottie) (played by Dot Gregory) — minor
• Cort (played by Daniel Ellis) — minor
• Sick Kid (played by Bryson Pitts) — minor
• Barbara (played by Victoria Jackson) — minor
• Holly's friend (played by Sarah Glass) — minor
• Congregation Member (played by Lilianna Griffee) — minor
• Audience Member (played by Devon Key) — minor
• Jack (played by Max Morgan) — minor

Story Analysis

Pastor John struggles to preserve his church and personal commitments amid declining attendance, internal conflict, and an unresolved confrontation.

Plot Progression

1. A Legacy Under Pressure — Pastor John inherits the church his father built and hopes to continue its example. Declining attendance and comparison with a larger congregation add pressure.
2. The Choir's Departure — Disagreements over church changes widen the divide with longtime members. The choir leaves, a boycott threatens the church, and Pastor John receives a two-week ultimatum.
3. A Disguise and a Difficult Choice — Pastor John disguises himself in an effort to reach Mary as the crisis strains his marriage. He considers another position while his family urges him to attend to home.
4. A Conditional Return — Mary agrees to end the boycott and let the choir return, but says she will not return while Pastor John remains pastor. After a visitor's appeal, Pastor John turns down the other job and stays.
5. The Unfinished Confrontation — A later gathering includes a plan involving an elderly disguise, and personal tensions also surface. Dirk challenges Pastor John to fight, but the supplied dialogue ends before the outcome or the chur...