Proper should be cast as open gender and open race. For when one confronts toxic masculinity and gender role expectations under the guise of an 1890s steampunk adventure, one really should go about it properly.

Because Proper takes place in a steampunk world, casting directors should include actors with prosthetics or actors who use braces and walking-assist devices. Script modifications for actors using wheelchairs are included.

Cast of Characters

THE WIDOW AGATHA AUGUSTINE, intelligent and capable, played by an actor of extreme feminine energy. Casting directors should consider actors in wheelchairs for this role.

DAISIANA DALLYMUCH, AUGUSTINE’s companion, played by an actor with plucky energy.

EDISON PENNYTHRIFT, the town records clerk and archivist, played by an actor of moderate masculine energy. Casting directors should consider actors in wheelchairs for this role.

STERLING LETCHFORD, cold and attractive, played by an actor with excessive masculine energy.

DEEDSWORTH LETCHFORD, JR., the rebellious teen of STERLING‘s oldest brother and heir to the family fortune, played by an actor with plucky energy. DEEDSWORTH doubles as GARDINER in Act III Sc 1.

STREET URCHIN, played by a very short and slight actor.