The Man in the Locket: Truths and Lies at the Bergstrom Circus & MenageriebyKris Thompson
It's summertime, early 1900s and, off the east coast, the young daughter of a wealthy tycoon escapes her conniving guardians and prospective husband in search of the past and the father she can no longer remember. She has only one found clue: a locket with two photos. But her guardians are in league with the villainous would-be-groom and the three have dark purpose. Drawn to the Bergstrom Circus, she...
It's summertime, early 1900s and, off the east coast, the young daughter of a wealthy tycoon escapes her conniving guardians and prospective husband in search of the past and the father she can no longer remember. She has only one found clue: a locket with two photos. But her guardians are in league with the villainous would-be-groom and the three have dark purpose. Drawn to the Bergstrom Circus, she begins her quest, joins the circus and finds love. But will she find her father? Will she escape her villainous fiancé? Will true love prevail?
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The Man in the Locket: Truths and Lies at the Bergstrom Circus & Menagerie
Both Stephen Blessing and Brunhilda have short roles near the end of the play. Recommend they double as extra circus characters as the director sees fit.
STEPHAN BLESSING
51,
Any
,
Male
Tycoon, devoted father to Maggie. Friend and partner to Charles.
Can be played by:
Age:
30s, 40s, 50s, 60s
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Male
SIR MALCOLM TENT
40-50,
Any
,
Male
Villain intent on acquiring the Blessing fortune. Former business associate of Stephan Blessing.
Can be played by:
Age:
30s, 40s, 50s, 60s
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Male
MYRA SINCLAIR
50-60, Array,
Female
Archibald’s wife. In cahoots w/Malcolm. Smart. Scottish.
Can be played by:
Age:
30s, 40s, 50s, 60s
Race/Ethnicity:
White
Gender:
Female
MAGGIE BLESSING
18,
Any
,
Female
Heroine daughter of Stephan Blessing. Does not know who she is or who her father is.
Can be played by:
Age:
Teens, 20s, 30s
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Female
LYDIA VOLDANO
20-30,
Eastern European
,
Female
Sham Gypsy Fortune Teller who wants Flick only because she believes he’s to inherit circus. Fake gypsy lilt.
Can be played by:
Age:
Teens, 20s, 30s
Race/Ethnicity:
Any actor of color
Gender:
Female
FLICK
20-30,
Any
,
Male
Hero. Charles’ right hand. Smart, confident, handsome. Carries a bat. Occasionally poses as female character Olga Gregario.
Can be played by:
Age:
Teens, 20s, 30s
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Male
FESTER MEEKS
20-40,
Any
,
Male
Happy clown, Chester’s younger, taller brother. Unable to speak and Pantomimes most of play.
Can be played by:
Age:
20s, 30s, 40s, 50s
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Male
CHESTER MEEKS
20-40,
Any
,
Male
Sad clown, older brother of Fester. Shorter than Fester.
Can be played by:
Age:
20s, 30s, 40s, 50s
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Male
CHARLES BERGSTROM
40-50,
Any
,
Male
Ringmaster. Gruff, kind. Friend to Stephan.
Can be played by:
Age:
30s, 40s, 50s, 60s
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Male
CATALINA DALCA
30s, Array,
Female
Russian-Romanian Bareback Rider teacher. Bad English. Russian lilt and occasional simple-to-learn Russian phrases.
Can be played by:
Age:
20s, 30s, 40s, 50s
Race/Ethnicity:
White
Gender:
Female
BRUNHILDA
20-40,
Any
,
Female
Bearded Woman in love with Apollo.
Can be played by:
Age:
20s, 30s, 40s, 50s
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Female
ARCHIBALD SINCLAIR
50-60, Array,
Male
Myra’s husband. Slow. In cahoots w/Malcolm. Scottish.
Can be played by:
Age:
30s, 40s, 50s, 60s
Race/Ethnicity:
White
Gender:
Male
APOLLO
20-60,
Any
,
Male
Strongman who’s lost his love, confidence, and strength after his love, Brunhilda, left him for a Pennsylvania barber.