A charismatic con man (think Harold Hill). He must dominate the stage as soon as he sets foot on it. Like any good preacher, he sometimes sings when he talks and talks when he sings. *This role is open to AEA and non-AEA submissions.*

To play early 20s. From the backwoods of Alabama, she has been a servant in a white household. Naive, innocent, good-hearted - she met Purlie in Alabama as a preacher and accompanied him back to the plantation to assist him with his scheme. Purlie is planning to have her impersonate dead cousin Bee. Lutiebelle helps Purlie with his plans but she has plans herself: to make Purlie her husband. The audience falls in love with her immediately. Sings “I Got Love”. *This role is open to AEA and non-AEA submissions.*

Purlie’s brother who does little to lessen the sibling rivalry. He accepts the realities of plantation life. Appointed “Deputy for the Colored” by the owner of the plantation. *This role is open to AEA and non-AEA submissions.*

Aunt Missy is Purlie’s sister-in-law. Kind hearted (but firm) matriarch of the Judson family. Married to Purlie’s brother Gitlow Judson. *This role is open to AEA and non-AEA submissions.*

The plantation owner who is Purlie's antagonist. A White southerner who is not with the movement and can’t understand why ‘the old ways’ need changing. His symbol of authority is a bullwhip. *This role is open to AEA and non-AEA submissions.*

[IDELLA LANDY] is Charlie’s nurse and confidant since birth. Self-assured and wise. Also plays [CHURCH SOLOIST] The lead singer of the church choir, she opens the show with a rousing raise-the-roof gospel solo. *This role is open to AEA and non-AEA submissions.*

A (not particularly talented) aspiring folk singer for justice. He represents the New South and has more in common with Purlie than his father. Plays guitar, at least a bit. *Non-AEA Performers ONLY for this role.*

Strong singer/dancer/Actors. *NON-AEA Performers *only* for these roles*

Strong singer/dancer/Actors. *NON-AEA Performers *only* for these roles*