The artistic heartbeat and de-facto steward of the Lufferton Theatre. Shannon holds the company together after its founder, Dottie Bunkford, dies and Dottie's son Chad assumes ownership and runs the playhouse toward ruin. She becomes both protagonist and moral compass as the mystery unfolds.

Smart, sharp-tongued, and grounded. A natural leader with a quick wit, she balances empathy with sarcasm and carries herself with confidence earned from years of community theater. Though she’s often the most competent person in the room, she’s not interested in the spotlight—she wants the show (and the people) to succeed. Beneath her cool exterior is a deep well of loyalty and heartbreak.

Audience surrogate and reluctant sleuth. Drafted by county officials when opening-night tragedy strikes, Redding becomes the eyes and ears through which we unearth the theatre's secrets. His dogged logic and bone-dry wit frame the investigation.

Hyper-observant, pragmatic, socially awkward, and possesses a dry sense of humor. He has a profound disdain for musicals, which makes every backstage outburst doubly painful—and funny—for him.

Narcissistic antagonist whose schemes imperil the Lufferton Theatre. Publicly the dutiful son honoring founder Dottie Bunkford; privately the saboteur plotting to sell the building.

Undeniably talented with a golden baritone, but a spotlight addict who sees every scene as a chance to showcase himself. Entitled, petty, and vindictive.

Warm, commanding, and fiercely passionate about the Lufferton Theatre. She led heart and hustle, nurturing generations of misfits and dreamers through her productions. She believed in the power of community and art to transform lives and wasn’t afraid to ruffle feathers to protect what mattered. Underneath her bold exterior was a deep well of secrets, regrets, and a maternal love that extended beyond her own fractured family.

Eccentric, excitable, and curious, Alison lives halfway between reality and a world of conspiracy theories and ghost stories. She’s the type to bring night-vision goggles to rehearsal and scribbles in her personal conspiracy notebook. Though some see her as odd, Alison is loyal, insightful, and unexpectedly brave when it matters most.

Dave is sharp-tongued, stylish, and always in the middle of the action. His close bond with Judy brings both laughs and heart. Behind the drama, he’s often the one holding things together.

Ambitious, intense, and wildly talented, Judy takes theater very seriously. She’s driven to stand out and doesn’t suffer fools—but beneath her competitive streak is a deep insecurity about being stuck in a small town.

Tall, athletic, and full of excellent pranks, Ronald once had a full-ride basketball scholarship lined up—until Chad Bunkford interfered. While he plays the clown alongside Don, betrayal bothers him more than he lets on. His blend of comedic timing and buried resentment makes him both comic relief and a surprising emotional anchor.

Quiet, loyal, and a little spacey, Donald is the laid-back half of the Ron & Don duo. He’s not one for big speeches or big plans—he’s just here to help, follow Ronald’s lead, and have a good time. Though he seems slow on the uptake, he often stumbles into wisdom without realizing it.

Weathered and intense, Charles Sr. was once the heart of Lufferton’s musical legacy, having composed the key piece for the town’s annual Christmas production. But after Dottie’s death and Chad’s rising control, he’s been pushed aside and stripped of recognition. His relationship with his son is strained, fractured by silence and unspoken pain. In moments of vulnerability, though, Charles reveals a quiet yearning—for forgiveness, for legacy, and for connection through music.

Passionate, prideful, and deeply wounded, Charles Sr. is a lifelong musician whose identity is tied to the music he wrote for the theater. He’s sharp-tongued and stubborn, often letting his ego get in the way of reconciliation—especially with his son, Charlie Jr. His feud with Chad over stolen credit for his music fuels much of his bitterness, but underneath, he’s a man desperate to feel seen and respected before it’s too late.

Quiet, introspective, and emotionally tuned in, Charlie rarely speaks but says everything through music. He avoids conflict, internalizes pain, and lets his piano do the talking. Tactics that are all employed when it comes to his strained relationship with his father, Charles Sr.

Maxwell is the behind-the-scenes backbone of Lufferton Theatre. He paints sets, fixes what’s broken, and keeps secrets no one else knows. He once loved Dottie in silence—and never forgave Chad for how he treated her. Calm in chaos, Maxwell is the kind of man who builds more than just sets—he builds trust.

Steady, quiet, and deeply loyal, Maxwell is a craftsman with a soft heart. He sees what others miss, speaks only when it matters, and holds tight to the legacy of Dottie and the theater.

Sharp-tongued, theatrical, and full of secrets, Anita is the theater’s most loyal (and most opinionated) patron. Beneath her sass is a deep well of heartbreak and untold history.

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