Roberta “Ruby” Lester": Daughter of DJ Chester Lester. At the beginning she is a famous popular singer with her own TV show, then as the musical goes back in time to the late 50’s, she’s known as “Roberta”, a slightly nerdy girl wearing glasses and dreaming of Rock & Roll. But once she gets to the Rockabilly Barn she starts to transform into a current, hip, late-50’s teenager.
Gender presenting: Female
Age: 18-24

Gary Jones: High School dropout – passionate, hot headed, and longing for a Rock ‘n’ Roll recording contract. Love interest of Ruby and the lead of Gary & The Twisters.
Gender presenting: Male
Age: 18 to 24

Judy Marone: Best friend of Ruby's - she loves the R&R beat and wants to invent her "own" dance step. Her biggest challenge: thinking up a truly “original” dance step.
Gender presenting: Female
Age: 18-24

Raymond: Judy's boyfriend and an aspiring DJ who becomes the KWK Radio Studio Flunky.
Gender presenting: Male
Age: 18-24

Chester Lester: Top DJ and Radio host on KWK and Ruby’s dad.
Gender presenting: Male
Age: 40-45

Rick Parks: Rock & Roll talent scout and Host of new LET’S ROCK Dance TV show.
Gender presenting: Male
Age: 35-40

Boss (Mr. Davis): Owner of the Radio Station who bans Rock & Roll music.
Gender presenting: Male
Age: 35-45

Josephine: Secretary/Receptionist for KWK and general busy body.
Gender presenting: Female
Age: 30-40

Mrs. Possibilities: A Julia Childs type of character who is teaching the Home Economics class.
Gender presenting: Female
Age: 35-45

Bopper: Cooler band member of Gary & The Twisters.
Gender presenting: Male
Age: 18 to 24

Stewie: Weaselly kid who always knows the latest “scoop,” band member of Gary & The Twisters.
Gender presenting: Male
Age: 18 to 24

Sally: School Girl
Gender presenting: Female
Age: 18 to 24

Donna: The bad girl type, with a snarky attitude about everything.
Gender presenting: Female
Age: 18 to 24

Betty: Roller-skating waitress at Moe’s Diner.
Gender presenting: Female
Age: 18 to 40

Joey: High School friend of Raymond.
Gender presenting: Male
Age: 18 to 24

The following roles can be played by different members of the cast at the Directors discretion:

Coasters (4), Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis, Radio Station Workers, Rubettes (6), Janie, Tony, Billy, Bobby, Assoc. Producer, Assoc. Assoc. Producer, Police Officer #1 & #2

Age Ranges: 18 to 40

The Ensemble can be any other characters that might populate Webster Groves, MO. School kids, parents, teachers, etc. The number can vary depending on how many ensemble performers are available to cast.

First Read Through and Meet and Greet: Sunday, March 1, 2026 from 1:00-4:30 pm

Weekly Sunday Rehearsals: 1:00-5:00 pm, beginning March 8

Move in/Set Build/Tech Run-Through: Sunday, June 7, 2026

Dress Rehearsals: Monday, June 8 from 5:00-10:00 pm, Tuesday, June 9 from 5:00-10:00 pm, Wednesday, June 10 from 5:00-10:00 pm (only if needed)

Preview Performance: Thursday, June 11 at 7:00pm, 5:30pm call time

Opening Night: Friday, June 12 at 7:00pm, 5:30pm call time

Shows: Saturday, June 13 (2:00pm, 7:00pm), Sunday, June 14 (2:00pm), Friday, June 19 (7:00pm), Saturday, June 20 (2:00pm, 7:00pm)

Full attendance during the rehearsal process and during production week is a requirement.  Attendance concerns should be brought to the attention of the production team well in advance of the conflict date.

Rehearsals will be held on Sundays from 1:00-5:00 at Horton High School Performance Centre in Wolfville, NS, with the exception of a few rehearsals held at Horton, but in a separate space.

First rehearsal will be on March 1, 2026

Full attendance during the rehearsal process and during production week is a requirement.  Attendance concerns should be brought to the attention of the production team well in advance of the conflict date.

All participants will be given a weekly rehearsal schedule. Conflicts should be brought to the attention of the production team ASAP.