The Hollow

by Thomas Dean

In 1871, Northeast US, Amelia Erickson struggles for survival after her husband died one year prior. She and her brother-in-law are surprised when her husband's past comes back to haunt them, and Amelia finds that her husband may not have been the man she thought...

In 1871, Northeast US, Amelia Erickson struggles for survival after her husband died one year prior. She and her brother-in-law are surprised when her husband's past comes back to haunt them, and Amelia finds that her husband may not have been the man she thought...

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The Hollow

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  • Kate Danley: The Hollow by Thomas Dean
    “

    A haunting tapestry of revenge and family. This play oozes with atmosphere and darkly rich dialog. It would be a fantastic show to program around Halloween!

    A haunting tapestry of revenge and family. This play oozes with atmosphere and darkly rich dialog. It would be a fantastic show to program around Halloween!

    ”

Character Information

  • Amelia
    Intelligent, survivor, widowed for almost one year. Scrapes by on her late husband's pension.
    28-50
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Benjamin
    Amelia's brother-in-law. Gambler and a drunk. Doesn't have much conviction.
    40-60
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Sean
    Scrappy and charming. Served with Amelia's husband in the Union during the Civil War.
    26-40
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Stanley
    Irish barkeeper. Married to Deirdre. Friendly. Doesn't want trouble.
    35-50
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Deirdre
    Irish barmaid. Married to Stanley. Mitigates trouble.
    26-50
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Jed
    Southern politeness on the surface with undertones of violence.
    35-50
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Mary
    A figure from the past.
    25-40
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman