Theatre 121 is committed to diversity and inclusion in our casting practices. Character ages listed are stage ages, and the genders are as presented in the script. We strongly encourage actors of all gender identities, ethnicities, races, ages, and abilities to audition for any role they identify with.
Emma Nolan – Teenager in Indiana. A reluctant poster child for LGBTQ youth. Very smart. A bit of a tomboy quality.
Gender: Female
Age: 17
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Dee Dee Allen – Broadway diva. A huge ego to match her huge talent. Hilariously self-involved, but yearns to do something good for someone other than herself.
Gender: Female
Age: 40’s – 50’s
Vocal range: E3 – E5
Barry Glickman – Flamboyant Broadway star. Completely politically incorrect and doesn’t know it. Longs to give Emma the prom he was unable to have as a teen. Strong singer.
Gender: Male
Age: Around 47
Vocal range: Bb3 – F#4 (Ab5, if possible)
Alyssa Greene – A cheerleader and top student. Secretly Emma’s girlfriend. Faces constant pressure from her mother and friends.
Gender: Female
Age: 17-18
Vocal range: Ab4 – Eb5
Trent Oliver – Pretentious Juilliard graduate recently cast in the non-Equity tour of Godspell. Loves to hear himself speak.
Gender: Male
Age: Late 20’s – 30’s
Vocal range: C3 – Ab5
Tom Hawkins – The straitlaced school principal. An ally to Emma and a long-time fan of DeeDee.
Gender: Male
Age: 40’s and up
Vocal range: G2 – F4
Angie: An ensemble member in the Broadway production of Chicago. Jaded Fosse girl with a heart of gold.
Gender: Female
Age: Late 30’s – 40’s
Vocal Range: Ab4 – E5
Mrs. Greene – Alyssa’s intimidating, conservative, but ultimately loving mother. The head of the PTA.
Gender: Female
Age: 30’s and up
Vocal range: A4 – C5
Sheldon – A charismatic press agent
Gender: Open
Age: mid 20’s and up
Shelby – HS student at school who bullies (but eventually learns to accept) Emma.
Gender: Female
Kaylee – HS student at school who bullies (but eventually learns to accept) Emma.
Gender: Female
Nick – HS student at school who bullies (but eventually learns to accept) Emma. JV football player.
Gender: Male
Kevin – HS student at school who bullies (but eventually learns to accept) Emma.
Gender: Male
Ensemble – Olivia Keating (reporter), HS Students, reporters, Parents, Coach, Motel Clerk, Cast
of the Non-Equity Tour of Godspell, Mrs. Greene’s friend, LGBTQ students
