catholic school girlz

by Kali Clougherty

Middle School. A time of self-discovery and dread. In this raunchy nostalgic comedy, a group of Catholic choir girls navigate their religious beliefs, peer pressure, and friendships all while going through puberty. But when two best friends confess their feelings for each other, questions of sexuality, morality, and trust are at stake. Catholic School Girlz celebrates young queer love and girlhood.

Middle School. A time of self-discovery and dread. In this raunchy nostalgic comedy, a group of Catholic choir girls navigate their religious beliefs, peer pressure, and friendships all while going through puberty. But when two best friends confess their feelings for each other, questions of sexuality, morality, and trust are at stake. Catholic School Girlz celebrates young queer love and girlhood.

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catholic school girlz

Character Information

8th graders, ages 13-14 years old, played by adults
  • Kacey
    female-identifying or non-binary, 18+ to play 13, best friends with Marissa who she is crushing on; wants to be on Broadway; questioning her sexuality; good singer but never given solos.
    18+ to play 13
    White
    Female or Non-binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Isa
    18+ to play 14, the oldest of the group; leader of the choir with an it-girl attitude; avid follower of Christ and the Bible
    18+ to play 14
    Latine
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Bella
    female-identifying, 18+ to play 14, it’s not mentioned in the play, but most likely neurodivergent; sensitive and very in touch with her emotions, loves reading books about sex; fascinated with and horrified by her period; wants to be a singer but never given the chance
    18+ to play 14
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    Female or Non-binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Marissa
    female-identifying or non-binary, 18+ to play 14, best friends with Kacey, questioning her sexuality, scared to show who they really are for fear of being judged (Any Race/Ethnicity)
    18+ to play 14
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    Female or Non-binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Nelly
    female-identifying, 18+ to play 13, the only person who gives Bella the time of day, tells it like it is; blunt attitude; has a rivalry with Isa; the only POC in the entire school; sheltered from the real world due to having strict parents. (Black/POC)
    18+ to play 13
    Black / POC
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Chris
    female-identifying, 18+ to play 14, goth/emo, just moved from NYC, the new girl in school; has done a lot of questionable things before moving there; most mature of the group (White/Latine)
    18+ to play 14
    White/Latine
    Female or Non-binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Emma
    female-identifying, 18+ to play 13, best friends with Isa and Ava; is completely in the dark about sex-ed; avid follower of Christ and the Bible (Any race)
    18+ to play 13
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Ava
    female-identifying, 18+ to play 13, best friends with Isa and Emma; protective of her friends; avid follower of Christ and the Bible (Any race)
    18+ to play 13
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Mrs. Levitz
    female-identifying, age 40-60, choir teacher, cigarette smoker, very passionate about contemporary pop Christian music despite having grown up Jewish. (white, Jewish)
    40-60
    White/Jewish
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female