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LOUISA – Female. High school age or slightly older. A theatre kid and a writer. Loves winning arguments. Cares deeply about others (and what they think of her). Holds herself to an impossible standard. Small chested.
AUDREY – Female. High school age. Louisa’s close friend. Athlete. Whip smart. Very knowledgeable on social issues. Wise beyond her years.
MICHAEL – Male. 30s-40s. Leads self-defense class. Very excited. Tries a little too hard to empower the girls, but he means well.
CHARLOTTE – Female. 12-15 years old, must be noticeably younger than Louisa. Louisa’s sister. Laid back. Has a soft side, but doesn’t willingly let anyone know that.
JOHN – Male. High school age. Louisa’s friend. Very fun to be around, but not the best friend to hold you while you cry or have your back – very much a fair-weather friend. Makes fun of his friends a lot, and it doesn’t always come off in a joking way.
PRESTON – Male. High school age. Louisa’s ex-boyfriend. Says he respects women so he can get into relationships (in which he disrespects women).
MOM – Female. 40s. Louisa’s mom (and a great one). Was very liberal for the conversative area she grew up in, but her feminist views aren’t quite as modern as Louisa’s.
DIRECTOR – Male. 30s-40s. Louisa’s theatre director. Doesn’t care too much about his students – his show must go on and his reputation must stay intact. Wonders why nobody trusts him.
AJ – Male. High school age. A dick.
TIM – Male. High school age. A dick.
ZOEY – Female. High school sophomore. Confrontational and bold.
HARPER – Female. High school sophomore. A Swiftie. A little reserved.
MS. FRANKLIN – Female. 30-40s. Audrey’s guidance counselor.

NOTE: Casting should be diverse and mindful with regards to race and ethnicity. Louisa and Audrey should play themselves and nobody else. Other actors can play as many characters as necessary, but it is essential that the actors present as the gender listed in their character description.