A young woman's summer in New York includes working for a Mademoiselle-like magazine, her return home to New England, and subsequent breakdown all amidst the horrors of the 1950s, from news of the Rosenbergs' execution to sleazy disc jockeys and predatory college boys.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Marilyn HassettEsther Greenwood | Esther Greenwood |
 Julie HarrisMrs. Greenwood | Mrs. Greenwood |
 Anne JacksonDr. Nolan | Dr. Nolan |
 Barbara BarrieJay Cee | Jay Cee |
 Robert KleinLenny | Lenny |
 Donna MitchellJoan | Joan |
 Mary Louise WellerDoreen | Doreen |
 Jameson ParkerBuddy Willard | Buddy Willard |
 Thaao PenghlisMarco | Marco |
 Scott McKayMr. Gilling | Mr. Gilling |
| MMeg MundyBea Ramsey | Bea Ramsey |
| CCarole MonferdiniHilda | Hilda |
 Debbie McLeodBetsy | Betsy |
 Elizabeth HubbardVikki St. John | Vikki St. John |
| KKaren HowardToni LaBouchere | Toni LaBouchere |
 Margaret HallJane McLode | Jane McLode |
 Christine EstabrookStudent Editor | Student Editor |
 Nicholas GuestYoung Man in Cafeteria | Young Man in Cafeteria |