Bessie Smith
Young Bessie
Chorus Guy
Stagehand
Clarence
'81' Theatre Owner
Lucille
Miss Taylor
Rehearsal Director
Chorus Girl
Host
Theatergoer
Ma Rainey
Ma's Main Girl
William 'Pa' Rainey
Ma's Dancer
Nightclub Manager
Bessie's Dancer
Roadie
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.