Rachel Steele

Name: Rachel Steele

Age: 17

Actor: Hannah Gibbs

Background:

Because her father is very protective of her, she led a relatively sheltered life until she began high school. She decided to lash out and has become involved with several unsavoury characters, including her boyfriend, Stevie his best friend, Adam, and Adam’s girlfriend, Mimi.           

Strengths/Weaknesses

• Kind-hearted
• Loving
• Determined

• Easily misled
• Vulnerable
• Naive

Reasons for character name
The name Rachel means “Lamb of Innocence”. This is to connote the potential her father saw for her when she was born.

Reasons for choice of actor
She has previous experience in acting and was able to look the part when she wore character appropriate clothing. The four teenage actors are very good friends so they have a good chemistry.

Character Inspiration

The character is based on Matilda from Matilda who has very protective parents but decides to lash out.