Spring 2026 Season

ROLES:

Andrew Ralley: A handsome, charming TV star in his late 20s or early 30s who has just moved to New York. He is playing Hamlet in Central Park but hates the role, preferring the easy success of television. He is inexperienced, self-doubting, and easily tempted by fame, but grows under Barrymore's mentorship. He could easily glide through life, wafting on a cloud of good looks and affability. He is not without ego, however; he is more than accustomed to being the center of attention.

John Barrymore: 50s - The legendary 20th-century actor. He is described as a ghostly apparition—sly, dashing, romantic, and "phenomenally sexual".

Deirdre McDavey: Andrew's girlfriend. 20s - 30s, An idealistic, "super-sweet" romantic who is dedicated to saving herself for marriage, adding to Andrew's frustrations.

Felicia Dantine: mid 30s - 40s (open to any age) A high-energy real estate agent with a "carnal passion for New York City apartments". A student of spiritualism who arranges the seance that summons John Barrymore, though she initially thinks she fails to do so.

Lillian Troy: Andrew’s agent, a striking, sharp-witted woman in her 70s (50s-70s) with a German accent. She holds fond memories of a past affair with John Barrymore and keeps Andrew grounded in the reality of the business.

Gary Peter Lefkowitz: Any Age. An arrogant and energetic Hollywood producer. Represents the superficial, fast-paced world of television, offering Andrew a lucrative TV pilot that challenges his commitment to Shakespeare.