Max Washington (played by Gregory Hines) is a protagonist in Tap.
A recently released burglar and talented tap dancer who struggles with his past. He reconnects with his ex-girlfriend Amy, attempts to join a Broadway chorus, faces humiliation at auditions, and must choose between abandoning his art to return to crime or swallowing his pride to pursue dance. Amy Simms (played by Suzzanne Douglas) is a protagonist in Tap.
The daughter of Little Mo and Max Washington's former girlfriend. She works as a dancer in an upcoming Broadway show and actively tries to help Max secure a chorus role by recommending him to the choreographer. Little Mo (played by Sammy Davis Jr.) appears in Tap.
The current owner and manager of a dance studio that was originally owned by Max Washington's late father. He is also the father of Amy Simms. Nicky (played by Joe Morton) appears in Tap.
A local gangster who attempts to recruit Max Washington into a robbery, despite not having a personal fondness for him.
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Characters
Max Washington
(played by Gregory Hines) — protagonist
A recently released burglar and talented tap dancer who struggles with his past. He reconnects with his ex-girlfriend Amy, attempts to join a Broadway chorus, faces humiliation at auditions, and must...
Amy Simms
(played by Suzzanne Douglas) — protagonist
The daughter of Little Mo and Max Washington's former girlfriend. She works as a dancer in an upcoming Broadway show and actively tries to help Max secure a chorus role by recommending him to the chor...
Little Mo
(played by Sammy Davis Jr.) — supporting
The current owner and manager of a dance studio that was originally owned by Max Washington's late father. He is also the father of Amy Simms.
Nicky
(played by Joe Morton) — supporting
A local gangster who attempts to recruit Max Washington into a robbery, despite not having a personal fondness for him.
Key Relationships
Max Washington → Nicky
(Conflict Reluctant Target)
Little Mo → Amy Simms
(Family Father)
Max Washington → Little Mo
(Professional Studio Associate)
Max Washington → Amy Simms
(Romantic Former Lovers)
Story Analysis
A former burglar and talented tap dancer must choose between returning to crime or reclaiming his artistic legacy and personal redemption.
