​                                           Tamar is a triumphant story of broken promises, deception, immorality and incest but through it all we see the grace of God. Judah must choose a wife for his eldest son Er in hopes of taming his wild behavior. He settles on Tamar, a Canaanite woman, that he has seen working in the fields. Reluctant to marry Er because of his reputation of his evil ways, Tamar has no choice but to abide by her father and raise up the house of Judah with many sons. With her handmaid Acsah by her side, Tamar struggles to find her place in Judah’s home. She withstands the harsh treatment of her new family while still trying to fulfill her duty, but when she realizes the injustices that have gone against her, she decides to take matters into her own hands.​Tamar……………..Female 18-25 African American. She is the daughter-in-law of Judah, who acquires her for his firstborn son, Er 

Judah .……………..Male 25-50 left his father’s tent to marry a Canaanite, he’s the founder and leader of the Tribe of Judah of the Israelites  

Acsah……………..Female 18-25Tamar’s handmaid and friend. Sent to look after her 

ER………………… Male 18-35 African American. Athletic Build. Judah’s eldest son and heir to the throne. He is wicked and quick tempered

Bathshua………….Female 25-50 Judah’s unruly wife. Very protective of her sons 

Zora………………..Female 25-50 Bathshua’s handmaid. Very mild mannered, tries to keep peace in the house 

Onan……………… Male 18-35 African American. Athletic Build. Judah’s second son. He is selfish and cunning 

Shelah…………….. Male 18-35 African American. Athletic Build. Judah’s youngest son 

Zimran…………….Male 25-50 African American Tamar's father who gives her to Judah’s son to marry. He wants to bring an assured peace between the tribes 

Sapphira…………Female 25-50 African American Tamar's mother​