Female or female identifying actor of any ethnicity. 14 years old. An impassioned young girl that is starting to awaken her sexuality and the harsh realities of the world. She begins instinctually searching for anything that fills the void of these new desires and anything that can grant her relief. She journeys through the consequences of her new passions in a closed society and falls in love with Melchior. Violent situations and simulated sexual acts are a part of this role. Mezzo-Soprano.

Female, female identifying, or non binary actor of any ethnicity. 14 years old. She is sweet, energetic, and beginning to gain small crushes on boys like Melchior. She is still trusting of her parents and the systems around her. Mezzo-Soprano.

Female, female identifying, or non-binary actor of any ethnicity. 14 years old. She was abused and then cast out on the streets by her family. She is bold, resilient, and upbeat despite her circumstances. She is living in an artist colony and stuck in a new cycle of abuse. She and Moritz could have had a relationship in another life. Mezzo-Soprano.

Male, male identifying, or non‐binary actor of any ethnicity. 14 years old. Melchior’s best friend. An anxious, sweet, and sensitive young man who is struggling through this time of new awakenings. Bad at school, deeply affected by new desires, and trying to live up to high expectations from his parents end up being too much for him and he ultimately decides to end his life. Simulated suicide is a part of this role. Tenor.

Male, male identifying, or non‐binary actor of any ethnicity. 14 years old. A sweet, and shy young gay man that is attracted to Hanschen. He is too scared to make the first move. He feels deeply and tells Hanschen he loves him very quickly. Tenor.

Male, male identifying, or non‐binary actor of any ethnicity. 14 years old.He is a schoolmate who has a lustful dream about his mother. Tenor.

Male or Male identifying actor of any ethnicity. Plays all the adult male roles that range from a hateful headmaster, multiple fathers, a preacher, a stern teacher, and a doctor. Must be comfortable playing many characters. Fewer singing skills are needed for this role.