CELESTE (MAJOR)

***The storyline between Celeste and Cyrus deals heavily with themes of racism, prejudice, and racially motivated violence. Actors must be comfortable navigating these heavy, tragic themes.***

The Past: A woman raised by a community completely separated from society. She is ignorant of modern life, which can make her come off as simple, but she is far from it. She is curious, bold, and brutally honest. Her journey is defined by a profound, world-bridging romance with Cyrus. Together, they manage to cross the massive divide between their vastly different lives, though their love story ultimately ends in tragedy.

100 Years Later: Celeste has been changed. She is no longer the innocent girl she once was, however, she hasn't let that take away her heart. She is still deeply caring and loving, turning her tragic past into something she never forgets and will always live with. She is one of the few survivors of a tragic calamity that befell her community, causing her to lose not just her family, but her soulmate.