A young poet wins his first prize of $250, but his family is not supportive.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Shirley KnightMom | Mom |
 Keith GordonWilliam Hogg | William Hogg |
 Michael FairmanDad | Dad |
 Tracy GriffithHogg Sister #1 | Hogg Sister #1 |
 Nada DespotovichHogg Sister #2 | Hogg Sister #2 |
 Mark Boone JuniorCarl | Carl |
 Anthony RussellMr. Ralph | Mr. Ralph |
 Peter Van NordenMr. Cecil | Mr. Cecil |
 Jennifer FlackettAudience Member #1 | Audience Member #1 |
| JJudith WestonAudience Member #2 | Audience Member #2 |
 Jessie NelsonPoet | Poet |
| PPaul J. CoyneAudience Thinker | Audience Thinker |
| EElaine CoyneAudience Member | Audience Member |
| PPaul CoyneAudience Thinker | Audience Thinker |