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Light in the Piazza
Summary
Character Breakdown
Margaret Johnson, an elegant and strong-willed Southern woman, has taken her daughter, Clara, on a vacation to Italy. When a gust of wind blows Clara’s hat right into the hands of a young Italian gentleman, neither age nor language nor familial disapproval can stop their whirlwind love affair. As Clara and Fabrizio fall into each others’ arms, Margaret must grapple with the question of whether to disclose Clara’s devastating secret to Fabrizio’s warm, passionate Italian family. With soaring operatic melodies that set it apart from most contemporary musical theatre, The Light in the Piazza is a story about mothers and daughters, fathers and sons, and the deeply intertwined emotions of love and loss.
- Margaret Johnson: An elegant, self-possessed, practical American woman. Strong and
self-assured. To play mid to late 40′s. Mature Soprano with a strong middle voice. Must
be a great actress. Range low A to high G. - Clara Johnson: Margaret’s 26-year-old daughter. Young and naive for her age with a
youthful simplicity and exuberance. To play mid to late 20′s. Soprano with a strong voice in both ends of vocal range. Low A to high A. - Fabrizio Naccarelli: A 20-year-old, handsome and charming Florentine. Youthful and passionate energy. To play early 20′s. Lyrical Tenor. Low B flat to high B. Speaks Italian, and speaks/sings English with an Italian accent.
- Giuseppe Naccarelli: Fabrizio’s older brother. A lady’s man. Very Italian. To play late 20′s
to mid 30′s. The most physical character in the show. B flat to F. Speaks in Italian. - Franca Naccarelli: Guiseppe’s wife. Very passionate and strong. Unhappy in her marriage but in love with his husband. To play late 20′s to mid 30′s. Darker Soprano or Mezzo-Soprano with a strong head voice. Low B flat to high B. Speaks Italian, and speaks English with an Italian accent.
- Signor Naccarelli: Fabrizio’s father. Very charming, charismatic, and insightful. Loves his family. To play 40’s to 50’s. Low A to D. Speaks Italian and speaks English with light Italian accent.
- Signora Naccarelli: Fabrizio’s mother. Cunning and intelligent. The foundation of her family. Soprano with strong low range or Mezzo with strong high notes. Low C sharp to
high B. Strong actress. Speaks in Italian, but sings in English, no accent. To play late 30’s to 50’s. - Roy Johnson: Margaret’s husband – to match Margaret's age range in casting. No singing.
- Priest: Limited singing, G to D.
- Artist: Limited singing, G to D.
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Silent Sky
Summary
Character Breakdown
Henrietta Leavitt has the opportunity to work at Harvard University as a human computer, one of Dr. Edward Pickering’s “harem,” mapping the stars but receiving no scientific credit. When Henrietta arrives she is told that she will not be able to do any sort of astronomical discovery. Not to be dissuaded, Henrietta begins the process of recording the changes in Cepheid stars - a scientific discovery that has profound and lasting impact on the field of astronomy. During her inquiry, Henrietta’s relationships strain under her obsessive work ethic. Silent Sky is the poignant tale of a woman’s dedication to the stars, and the human touch that makes life under the vast sky beautiful and timeless.
- Henrietta Leavitt (LEH-vit), (F) 30s brilliant, meticulous, excited. Wears period hearing aid
- Margaret Leavitt: (F), 30s, Henrietta’s sister, homebody, sweet, creative, plays piano
- Peter Shaw: (M), 30s, the head astronomer’s apprentice and supervisor of the women at the observatory
- Annie Cannon: (F), 40s, leader of the group of women, terse and sure of herself, a firebrand
- Williamina Fleming: (F), 50s, Scottish smart as a whip and fun
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