One actress portrays three roles: Isabella Bird, a 19th-century travel writer who yearns for adventure; Joyce, Marlene's sister who stayed in their small town to care for family; and Mrs. Kidd, the wife of a colleague upset by Marlene's promotion.

An actress plays both Lady Nijo, a historical concubine and later a wandering nun, and Win, a colleague of Marlene's at the employment agency who has transitioned from a traveling salesperson to a more stable career.

In the play, one actress portrays Dull Gret, a folklore-based character known for leading a charge into Hell, and Angie, a troubled teenager connected to Marlene, seeking attention and belonging.

An actress takes on the roles of Pope Joan, a legendary figure who disguised herself as a man to become pope, and Louise, a woman in mid-career seeking recognition that has been elusive due to her gender.

Three different roles played by one actress: Patient Griselda from folklore representing virtuous patience, Nell, a career-focused agency colleague, and Jeanine, a candidate seeking job placement assistance.

One actress plays the role of the waitress serving historical guests, Kit, a young, intelligent friend of Angie, and Shona, a hopeful and ambitious job seeker projecting an exaggerated persona in an interview.