Performers Needed for "Play It Straight" Show

Drama teacher, closer to the end than the beginning of his career. Sardonically playful, enjoys his students (with one or two notable exceptions), but has a low opinion of the public education system in general.

Principal. Not malicious, just stressed. Seeks the path of least resistance, so not always the best person to have in your foxhole- but better than no one.

Idealistic new Assistant Principal. Former teacher, in the first week of her first school admin job. Gay, married, liberal California native, fish out of water in a deep red state.

Conservative Christian, Deputy Sheriff. Raising two teenage kids on his own.

Talented actor, devoted to the craft. Strong sense of justice, and a firm believer in the power of art to effect change in the world.

Class clown, a walking brainstorm, possibly ADD. Takes a lot of guff from his classmates, but lets it roll off his back.

Deputy Stern’s oldest child. Devoted Teaching Assistant for Ross’s Advanced Drama class. Gay. Out in Ross’s class, but closeted everywhere else.

Non-binary. Out and very frank about it, but still has identity questions. Thoughtful and mature for their age. A good student and a loyal friend.

Hope’s younger brother. Hates Ross’s Advanced Drama class because he’s playing Romeo, and doesn’t get along with his Juliet (Jenny).

A bit of a hellraiser. Never met a bear she didn’t want to poke.