The Flight of Katherine Fletcher

by Bethany Lee

When suspected of a crime, Katherine Fletcher flees from New York to begin a new life in Philadelphia. She establishes a dinner theater with her new found family. Her world is thrown into upheaval when unsolicited affection, a handsome stranger and old connections enter the fray. With the past threatening her future, Kate struggles to keep her new life from being torn apart.

When suspected of a crime, Katherine Fletcher flees from New York to begin a new life in Philadelphia. She establishes a dinner theater with her new found family. Her world is thrown into upheaval when unsolicited affection, a handsome stranger and old connections enter the fray. With the past threatening her future, Kate struggles to keep her new life from being torn apart.

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The Flight of Katherine Fletcher

Character Information

  • Katherine Fletcher
    A driven business woman, strong, witty, and independent. A character with much internal conflict, analyzing, carefully weighing every situation. Struggles to let go of reason and embrace emotion.
    25-30
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Jackson O'Malley
    An Irish immigrant. Kind and endearing. A jack-of-all-trades with a knack for storytelling. Likable, possessing an older brother disposition which wins him both favor and frustration.
    25-35
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Nellie Stevens
    Eldest of the Stevens family. Gentle and soft-spoken. A great supporter, preferring to follow the lead of others, yet autonomous in mother-like ways. An introverted, romantic dreamer, longing to have her own voice.
    20-25
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Theodore Stevens
    Second eldest of Stevens family. Kind and considerate, always wanting the best for others. Comes across as mature due to his introverted nature. A people pleaser, looking to serve. Reliable, patient, supportive and a hopeless romantic.
    18-25
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Miles Fletcher
    Kate’s elder brother. Resolved and grim. A conflicted man in matters of justice, struggles to maintain integrity. Unsuccessful at suppressing his emotions, especially anger.
    25-35
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Constable Edward
    Manipulative and controlling. Socially unaware, desires control, abuses his power.
    35-50
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Peter Stevens
    Nellie and Theodore’s younger brother. Extroverted and zealous. The drama king of the business and always looking to stir the pot. Has a knack for entertaining. Emotionally driven, lacks common sense, never thinks before he speaks.
    15-20
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Simon Stevens
    Youngest of Stevens family. Extremely introverted. What he doesn’t say, is made up for in expression. Peter’s right hand man, a follower and supporter. Does not hold ambition of his own, making him a helpful homebody.
    12-15
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Addy
    Charlie’s little sister. A spunky, self-proclaimed tomboy. Tries to appear tough, yet secretly desiring to be more of a lady then she lets on.
    12-16
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Charlie
    Addy’s older brother. Concerned and driven. Takes his role as a brother very seriously, desires to protect and defend. Desires to be respected and noticed which leads to his acting out.
    15-18
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Bernie
    Excitable and lovable. A young spirit, good natured, and always smiling. Always adding his voice to the action, although easily, and frequently overlooked.
    12-16
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Henry
    Officer in the Constable’s posse. Doesn’t possess much of a backbone, yet still has a conscience.
    30-40
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Ensemble
    various patrons, vendors, officers in Constable’s posse and city folk. Boys can be added to Nellie & Kate’s entourage.
    12-40
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Woman

Production History

  • Community Theater, Zeiders American Dream Theater, 2020
  • University, Moody Bible Institute, 2018