by Emily C. A. Snyder
Tiresias
Character Information
The Chorus Leader can double as "Father" (or "Parent") and as the god, Hermes. Otherwise, roles may be created from the chorus, if companies prefer.
The roles of Tiresias and Daphne MUST be played by trans actors. Gender non-conforming actors may be considered. They may not be played by cis-gendered actors.
The roles of Tiresias and Daphne MUST be played by trans actors. Gender non-conforming actors may be considered. They may not be played by cis-gendered actors.
- Chorus LeaderThe speaker for the Chorus; a singular voice. (May double with Tiresias' father and Hermes.)
- FatherTiresias' father, non-supportive (may double with Chorus Leader and Hermes)Character Gender Identitya cis Male
- HermesGod of medicine; any gender presentation (may double with Father and Chorus Leader)Character Gender IdentityGod
- ChorusSnakes, sheep, additional voices of Hermes, etc.
- TiresiasA soothsayer in their male-presenting formCharacter Gender IdentityPre-transition,Transman
- DaphneThe same soothsayer, in their female-presenting formCharacter Gender IdentityPre-transition,Transwoman