Seeking Teens for "Bright Star" Show

Alice is portrayed both as a late teenager in the 1920s and an older version of herself in the 1940s. As a young woman, she constantly works to create her own powerful voice despite being stifled by gender norms in her town.

Jimmy is a late teenager in the 1920s and an adult in the 1940s. As a teenager, Jimmy Ray is eager to explore the world, learn, and find something meaningful to do with his life.

Billy is a young man who has just returned home from World War II. He is filled with an energetic optimism and youthful passion for life, determined to see beauty in the world despite the hardships he faced in the war. At times naive and idealistic, Billy's energy propels him to follow his aspirations. He is self-assured and remains hopeful that his eloquent writing can contribute something important to the world.

Margo is a young woman in Hayes Creek who runs her own bookstore. She is kind, clever, supportive, and hard-working. She is always there for Billy when he needs her and strives to be someone that others can lean on. She values the community around her, which she finds both in her own bookstore and in Billy. Margo at times struggles with the balance. between remaining hopeful and being realistic, but she grounds herself through her work and connections with others.

Lucy is a young woman who works for Alice at the Asheville Southern Journal. With her witty lines and lively nature, she is often a source of much needed levity, and lights up the room whenever present. An uncompromising "modern woman," she is unapologetic in her convictions, giving her a magnetism that draws others to her

Daryl works for Alice at the Asheville Southern Journal. He is often drily sarcastic, but is always ready to let loose and party. Being a formidable editor, he is hard on Billy's writing, but also harbors insecurities about his own work which he pens in pseudonym and hopes will one day earn the respect of Alice.

Florence works at Margo's bookstore. She is a very supportive friend to Margo, always willing to help out. She is a romantic and often gets caught up in dreams.

Edna works at Margo's bookstore as well. She is energetic, hard-working, and optimistic. Along with Florence, Edna is an essential part of the strong community surrounding Margo.

A young resident of Zebulon who frequents the bookstore. He's naive and very earnest. His blossoming relationship with Edna displays a sense of community and continuity in the town beyond the main plot.