Female, 45 - 60, BIPOC (MENA preferred). Mother Mary is a deeply faithful, maternal woman with quiet authority and emotional depth. Grounded, composed, and spiritually resolute, she serves as the emotional anchor of the piece. She carries a lifetime of foreknowledge and restrained grief beneath a calm exterior. Yet beneath her stillness is an ocean of grief. When it finally breaks, the release is immense: a mother, a believer, and a witness all collapsing into one human moment.

Female, 25-40, BIPOC (MENA preferred). Mary Magdalene is fire in motion, emotional, intuitive, and fiercely alive. She enters the story carrying wounds and doubt, but also an unrelenting capacity for love. Where others choose faith, she must earn it. Her devotion is raw, her grief immediate, her questions dangerous. Over the course of the play, she transforms before our eyes: shame becoming strength, fear becoming clarity, silence becoming voice. By the end, she stands not in shadow but in flame, a woman claiming power in a world determined to deny it.

Mia (6-9) A kind and lively little girl who is fond of Joe and longs for a father figure.

He has no bottom line—only survival—and is driven purely by profit. Joe’s former coach and an accomplice in framing him years ago, he launders money for Scott, arranges underground fights, and even kidnaps Bella and her daughter, with the blood of many fighters on his hands. He seeks to control Joe, but when Scott is finally arrested, he is the first to step forward as a cooperating witness.

Scott’s lackey and a spoiled heir of the Martin Group—arrogant, despicable, and a bully who preys on the weak. He has committed every kind of wrongdoing.

The ultimate antagonist and the mastermind behind Joe’s downfall. Ruthless and defiant, he is a man of few words but extreme brutality. He became the new boxing champion by defeating Joe through conspiracy, not true skill. His confidence comes not from real fighting ability, but from his status as the son of powerful capital. Driven by an intense need for control and a violent nature, he craves honor as a way to satisfy his deep narcissism. **Boxing Exp. a plus

Mia’s biological father—a compulsive gambler and a despicable man. To repay his debts, he sells his ex-wife Bella to Martin and even kidnaps his own daughter.

An average, nerdy kid not too high on the social ladder at school but wants more than anything to be accepted by the cool crowd. Has a knack for making people laugh. Not involved in any sports and spends most of his time playing video and board games with his two best friends.

The most popular girl at school. Genuinely sweet, mature and confident for her age. She’s looking for something different with her social group and in dating which is why she gives Will a shot. She needs to learn to stand up for herself more especially around her alpha male ex-boyfriend, Roman.

Will’s long time best friend. Dorky yet street smart. Has Will’s back but warns him that he’s a bit out of his league with Jessica.

The top alpha male at school. Had dated Jessica off and on in the past and still has feelings for her. Not ok with an upstart like Will on his turf and looks to knock him back down.

Jessica’s bestie. Popular and very insecure. She opposes Jessica dating someone like Will. Also has a mad crush on Roman.

Friend of Will and Kevin. The biggest nerd of the group and proud of it. Could care less about social standing in school.

Roman’s right-hand man. Large, imposing and callous.

One of Roman’s cronies. Not the sharpest tool in the shed but big and mean so no one messes with him.

Cares deeply for his son and wants to regain his connection with Will after the divorce from his mother.

Will’s Dad’s new girlfriend. Friendly but senses Will’s dislike of her.

The girl Will is set up with at the end. A much better match than Jessica. She’s attracted to his weirdness.

Jared’s date to Prom.