One Stoplight Town is the tale of a simple town that grows, thrives, and yet somehow, remains the same through some of the most pivotal moments in American history since the dawn of the 21st century. From a young couple celebrating their long-awaited wedding day in the midst of a national tragedy in 2001, to a cantankerous grocery store owner waging his own fight against change as a controversial war looms in 2003, to a son returning home beaten and battered but all the wiser after the financial crisis of 2007, and more. Through it all, relationships are forged, old and new struggle to coexist, and a handyman takes it all in while he fixes what is broken. Despite everything going on in the world, life goes on in this small town. And goodness, hope, and compassion thrive even in the darkest of times.

Available Roles:
Roles are not gender specific unless otherwise indicated. Some smaller roles may be combined.

Tom/Trish: Middle-aged or older adult handyman and often the voice of wisdom

Bob/Barb: Middle-aged or older adult. Cantankerous grocery store owner, often resistant to change

Sally: A teen/adult woman in love who has a teasing relationship with and eventually marries Jim. We may cast separate actors to play teen and adult Sally.

Jim: A teen/adult man in love who can both dish it out and take it. In a teasing relationship with and eventually marries Sally. We may cast separate actors to play teen and adult Jim.

Clarence/Clara and Melvin/Maude: 2 older adults who spend their time sitting outside the town's grocery store. They have seen and heard it all and often provide humorous commentary.

Casey: Adult of any age, fearful of crossing the street for reasons unknown

Runaway: A teen ages 14-17, feeling misunderstood by the small town and looking to leave and make it out on their own

Prodigal Son/Daughter: Young adult ages 20-30, returning home after living in the city and having been beaten down by the Great Recession

Flash: Adult of any age. New trendy restaurant owner

Polly/Paulie: Middle-aged or older adult, owner of the town's established burger joint

Emmett/Emma: Jim and Sally's child on their way to college

Green Bean Queen: Local beauty queen ages 15-20 who is about ready to die of embarrassment after showing up for the parade on the wrong day

Drum Major: Drum major of the band, who also shows up for the parade on the wrong day but is ready to make a friend

4 kids ages 8-12: These kids have an affinity for racing and idolize the older adults in the town, which shows as they try to act more grown-up

Flag girl: Girl ages 8-12 who starts the race for the kids

4 teens ages 14-18: Drag-racing kids but older and more grown-up, they reenact the drag race for a film project

Teen girl: Girl ages 14-18 who starts the race for the teens

Police Officer: Adult of any age, keeper of the peace

Protestors: Townspeople protesting to keep the stoplight where it is, much to the aggravation of Bob/Barb

Young Emmett/Emma: Jim and Sally's 8-11 year old child. No lines