Will

by Beth Kander

When likable finance guy Will is accused of assault, he and his wife Susan are adamant about his innocence. They hire Tova, a quiet, serious lawyer, to make this go away ASAP. Meanwhile, Chrissy’s pursuing justice; above all, she wants to be believed. A fifth actor portrays The Public, embodying various roles from beleaguered public defender to chatty barista. In a nonstop 90 minutes, the audience constantly...

When likable finance guy Will is accused of assault, he and his wife Susan are adamant about his innocence. They hire Tova, a quiet, serious lawyer, to make this go away ASAP. Meanwhile, Chrissy’s pursuing justice; above all, she wants to be believed. A fifth actor portrays The Public, embodying various roles from beleaguered public defender to chatty barista. In a nonstop 90 minutes, the audience constantly questions whose stories to trust—is anyone guilty? Is everyone?—as the play races toward what might be a cliffhanger, or might be the edge of a very steep cliff.
(Note: Heavily revised new version with new title uploaded June 2019; former working title of earlier draft was "ACCUSED.")

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  • Cheryl Bear: Will by Beth Kander
    “

    A powerful play that puts the trial on display for us to see power and the justice system at play raising questions. Well done.

    A powerful play that puts the trial on display for us to see power and the justice system at play raising questions. Well done.

    ”
  • Kitchen Dog Theater: Will by Beth Kander
    “

    We are pleased to support this play! It was a Finalist for the 2020 New Works Festival at Kitchen Dog Theater in Dallas, Texas.

    We are pleased to support this play! It was a Finalist for the 2020 New Works Festival at Kitchen Dog Theater in Dallas, Texas.

    ”
  • Abigail Henkin: Will by Beth Kander
    “

    Smart and surprising. Underneath the clever banter Kander challenges us to reconsider our assumptions and the sacrifices we make to keep face.

    Smart and surprising. Underneath the clever banter Kander challenges us to reconsider our assumptions and the sacrifices we make to keep face.

    ”
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Character Information

There is one role called "The Public," which potrays many characters throughout the show. "The Public" can be portrayed by one actor or multiple ensemble members. Five is the minimum number of actors required for the show overall.
  • Susan
    40s
    Any (but probably white)
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Chrissy
    20s
    BIPOC
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
      South Asian or South Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • The Public
    May be portrayed by one actor or multiple actors. Plays several characters.
    Any age
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • Tova
    30s
    Jewish
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Will
    40s
    White
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male