Lead, male, age 50-69

Writer, polished, dashing, devious and clever. Thinks he’s the smartest man in the room and wants people to know it. Has an “on-stage persona” even when at home.

Lead, male, age 18-30

Student of Sidney Bruhl. Handsome, physically fit and very clever. He knows he’s the smartest man in the room and can bide his time to display it but covers it with boyish innocence, affection, and naïveté.

Supporting, female, age 40-60

Wife of Sidney Bruhl. Upper-class elitist but also innocent, sweet, caring, emotional, nervous, supportive of Sydney’s career and moods but grows some backbone when he crosses the line.

Supporting, female, age 30-99

Psychic, a wild Gypsy-like other worldly individual. She embraces her celebrity and flaunts her gift. Has a Dutch accent and is disarming and brave when faced with pain and violence.

Supporting, male, age 30-99

Sidney’s friend and lawyer. Professional, solid, observant.