The Rehearsal

A shy, reserved first-year student who gradually embraces the craft under intense guidance. He navigates demanding teachers, uneasy roommates, and a complicated romance with Isolde. His arc centers on gaining confidence to perform with honesty and vulnerability.

A tough, exacting instructor who demands deep emotional truth from her students. She pushes Stanley to go beyond surface emotion and to treat acting as a consuming discipline. Her mentorship drives both conflict and breakthrough within the classroom.

Victoria’s sister who develops a romantic connection with Stanley. She becomes entangled in the scandal narrative and torn between personal loyalty and the demands of the project. Her relationship with Stanley challenges boundaries between private life and performance.

A star student whose involvement in the scandal drives the plot’s moral questions. She embodies allure and vulnerability while navigating public scrutiny and the dynamics of her sister Isolde’s world.

Stanley’s roommate and fellow student who participates in the group project but dies in a car crash, marking a pivotal turn in the story. His absence lingers, affecting how the group confronts truth and memory.

A teacher who introduces the class’s intimate scene assignment and later becomes part of the broader scandal narrative. His class tests the boundaries of consent and trust within the school system.

Stanley’s psychologist father who resists his son pursuing acting. He brings a domestic perspective on privacy, family expectations, and the conflict between personal life and artistic ambition.

A fellow student who questions the impact of the project and the choices that affect Isolde and Stanley. She helps illuminate the social dynamics and pressures within the school.

A classmate involved in the project, seeking background to inform their performance. The interactions with Frankie contribute to the ensemble’s exploration of intimacy and trust.