Subjective, and Vastly Arbirtary by Marissa Alaniz

Elyse, an American teacher, has just moved to an old English Manor to be the tutor for Annie, a troubled and grieving eleven year old. Between the crass and mysterious groundskeeper and the strict and secretive housekeeper, she quickly begins to unravel a mystery as she realizes not everything is what it seems to be.
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Character Information

6f, 1m

Casting Notes:

- Sarah can be played by the same actress who plays Essie.

- It is preferable that Bill is played by a bi/pan identified actor but not mandatory.

  • Elyse
    Late 20's- Early 30's,
    Any
    ,
    Female
    Any ethnicity, most likely not blonde. American teacher. Wants to make a difference and can’t resist a puzzle.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Bill
    Late 20s- Early 30s,
    Any
    ,
    Male
    late 20s-early 30s. Any ethnicity. British. The groundskeeper. He feels out of place. Charming and mysterious. Simply cool.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male, Non-binary
  • Martha
    50s,
    Any
    ,
    Female
    50s. Any ethnicity. British. The housekeeper. Overly stern, unamused. Hiding something.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Annie
    11,
    Any
    ,
    Female
    11. Any ethnicity. British. Precocious, but maybe a little strange. A little too interested in the paranormal.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Child, Teens
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Holly
    30,
    Any
    ,
    Female
    Early 30’s. Any ethnicity. British. Looks corporate, but ill-prepared for corporate life. A spoiled rich girl. Mister Langston’s eldest daughter and Annie’s half-sister. Obsessed with Bill.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Essie
    Any,
    Any
    ,
    Any
    Named “SC” short for Sweet Charlotte. An African gray parrot.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender
  • Sarah
    20s,
    Any
    ,
    Female
    The former tutor, Elyse’s predecessor. She’s a little nervous, maybe a little paranoid.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female