Ernie Evan by Elana Gartner

Weathered sailor Ernie Evan is spooked by a nightmare of his dead mother, commanding him to take a wife. With his laid-back lifestyle on his ship at stake, Ernie Evan wrestles with the disruptions this would cause, his relationship with women, and what it would be like to live on land.
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Ernie Evan

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  • Cheryl Bear:
    16 Sep. 2019
    “ A treat for the actor, such fun and yet a piece to emotionally delve into. Enjoyable for us, so a win for all! Wonderful! ”
  • Rachael Carnes:
    7 Aug. 2018
    “ Gartner's language play, her rhythm and imagery would be a wonderful armature for any actor to build a compelling character around. Evocative yet relatable, this historical piece feels vibrant and current, with a subtext that explores age-old questions and themes. I love how much pressure per square inch the writer exerts -- this tight, explosive monologue is a gem. ”
  • Lee R. Lawing:
    3 Aug. 2018
    “ What a funny character and so well written one at that! I love Ernie Evan, the man and monologue. I love period pieces and so am always delighted to read one that is this good. What a great part for any actor. ”
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Character Information

  • Ernie Evan
    60's,
    Flexible
    ,
    Male
    Sailor. Set in his ways, worldly in some ways. Has lived on a boat his entire life. His accent is indistinguishable (perhaps a mix between Irish and Jamaican).
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      60s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male

Production History

  • Workshop
    ,
    4th Meal Productions
    ,
    2008
  • Professional
    ,
    Heights Players
    ,
    2001
  • Professional
    ,
    Genesis Repertory Ensemble
    ,
    2000