Characters

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Vanessa (Sadieh Rifai)

College admissions assistant and single mom by day, the queen of the boards by night. Vanessa is strong-willed and talented.

Peggy (Ann Arvia)

An optimistic retired elementary music teacher who thinks doing a show is “just the thing” to get her out of her postcareer slump. Has forced her husband, Hank, to be part of her new retiree hobby.

Karl (Chiké Johnson)

A tour-de-force performer and the real brains behind the operation. Karl is a children’s librarian and puppeteer whose passion shines through his performances and his personality.

Hank (Adam LeFevre)

Currently unemployed and going along with his wife’s crazy idea that they should be in a play. Hank is unsure of his place and his talents, but finds his niche as the weeks of rehearsal go on.

Jules (Sami Ma)

Visionary director who, oddly enough, brings avant-garde theater to a small, Midwestern town. She has too many ideas, too much control, and just enough ego to think her vision is the only one that matters.

Devon (Eva Nimmer)

The go-to person for pretty much everything that needs doing. Stage manager/lighting designer/assistant director/director whisperer . . . you name it, Devon does it all.

Mateo (Ryan Alvarado)

A PE teacher by day, community theater regular by night. Had a previous showmance with Vanessa that he would happily reignite.

Father Juan (Ryan Alvarado)

A patient and caring man of faith. He hopes that the opportunity given to Jules and the Prairie Players works out for his parishioners and the players alike, even if it requires multiple rounds of his notes along the way.