A Spirited Manor - A Victorian Penny DreadfulbyKate Danley
FULL LENGTH - Victorian supernatural
A grieving widow. A house with secrets. And an invitation to a seance...
When Clara O'Hare's husband passed away, she felt her life was over. But when she moves into a new home to escape the memories, she discovers that she may not be alone...
Desperate to find answers, she attends a séance in a remote country home...
FULL LENGTH - Victorian supernatural
A grieving widow. A house with secrets. And an invitation to a seance...
When Clara O'Hare's husband passed away, she felt her life was over. But when she moves into a new home to escape the memories, she discovers that she may not be alone...
Desperate to find answers, she attends a séance in a remote country home surrounded by a colorful cast of strangers. But something sinister has decided to make itself known. It will be up to her and medium, Wesley Lowenherz, to find out what the spirits of the manor are dying to tell them.
Laced with gothic romance and paranormal mystery, A Spirited Manor is a fast-paced adventure that examines the journey from grief to purpose, and the return to life after loss.
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A Spirited Manor - A Victorian Penny Dreadful
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Jonny Bolduc:
11 Mar. 2024
“
HOLY CRAP. I LOVE THIS SO MUCH. Hilarious, dark, and dripping with everything I love. I want to see the amazing puppet fight at the end. I want to see it all! Amazing work. ”
Christopher Soucy:
15 Jan. 2024
“
This wonderful penny dreadful play is far from dreadful! It is a delight! Funny, dark, Victorian-y. A pitch perfect grim tale brimming with vibrant theatricality. Any theater would be smart to add it to their season, especially around Halloween! ”
Eric Roberts:
16 Feb. 2023
“
A penny dreadful that would be a delight to stage with the ghosts, monsters, and supernatural. A fun play for the Halloween season. ”
With double casting - 5f, 5m;
Without double casting - 9f, 10m;
Roles can be individuals or double cast with the main cast as suits the production. The movement ensemble can be enlarged to include as many as desired.
Clara O'Hare
20s - 30s,
Any
,
Female
A young widow
Can be played by:
Age:
20s, 30s
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Female
Thomas O'Hare
20s - 30s,
Any
,
Male
Clara's late husband, a ghost. Can be doubled with any of the male roles.
Can be played by:
Age:
20s, 30s
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Male
Wesley Lowenherz
20s - 30s,
Any
,
Male
A dashing medium.
Can be played by:
Age:
20s, 30s
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Male
Minnie Lowenherz
teen+,
Any
,
Female
Wesley's late sister, now a ghost. Was a servant. Mentioned as Irish in the script, but can be changed to suit casting. Can be doubled with Woman #5
Can be played by:
Age:
Teens, 20s
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Female
Marguerite Matson
20 - 40,
Any
,
Female
headstrong, spirited, modern woman for the age. Can be doubled with Woman #6
Can be played by:
Age:
20s, 30s, 40s
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Female
Norman Scettico
20 - 40,
Any
,
Male
A stiff scientist. Can be doubled with "Cab Driver" and "Man #1"
Can be played by:
Age:
20s, 30s, 40s
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Male
Lord Horace Oroberg
50+,
Any
,
Male
A blustering hunter. Teddy Roosevelt type. Can be double cast with Man #3
Can be played by:
Age:
50s, 60s, 70s+
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Male
Clifford Oroberg
20 - 40,
Any
,
Male
Lord Oroberg's son. A cad, coward, and scoundrel. Engaged to Violet Nero. Can be doubled with "Man #2" and "MC".
Can be played by:
Age:
20s, 30s, 40s
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Male
Violet Nero
18+,
Any
,
Female
A frail young lady with a French upbringing. Engaged to Clifford Oroberg. Can be doubled with Woman #4
Can be played by:
Age:
20s, 30s
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Female
Hilda Nero
50+,
Any
,
Female
Violet's overbearing mother; Can be double cast with Mrs. Nan
Can be played by:
Age:
50s, 60s, 70s+
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Female
Mrs. Nan
50+,
Any
,
Female
Clara's housekeeper; can be double cast with Hilda Nero
Can be played by:
Age:
50s, 60s, 70s+
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Female
Mr. Edgar
40+,
Any
,
Male
Clara's butler; can be double cast with Gilbert
Can be played by:
Age:
40s, 50s, 60s, 70s+
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Male
Gilbert
40+,
Any
,
Male
Horace's butler; can be double cast with Mr. Edgar
Can be played by:
Age:
40s, 50s, 60s, 70s+
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Male
Man #1 / Cab Driver
20+,
Any
,
Male
Ghost chorus, can be doubled with Norman Scettico
Can be played by:
Age:
Any adult age
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Male, Non-binary
Man #2 / MC
20+,
Any
,
Male
Ghost chorus; can be double cast with Clifford Oroberg
Can be played by:
Age:
Any adult age
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Male, Non-binary
Man #3
20+,
Any
,
Male
Ghost chorus; can be double cast with Lord Horace Oroberg
Can be played by:
Age:
Any adult age
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Male, Non-binary
Woman #4
Any,
Any
,
Female
Ghost chorus. Can be double cast with Violet Nero
Can be played by:
Age:
Any age
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Female, Non-binary
Woman #5
Any,
Any
,
Female
Ghost chorus. Can be double cast with Minnie Lowenherz.
Can be played by:
Age:
Any age
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Female, Non-binary
Woman #6
Any,
Any
,
Female
Ghost chorus. Can be double cast with Marguerite Matson.