Tuesday, July 15, 2008

The Facts: Characters and Casting

Kelly, female, late 20’s, American (no specific race), Craig’s Widow.

Craig, male, late 20’s, American (no specific race), Peter’s identical twin brother, Kelly’s late husband .

Peter, male, late 20’s, American (no specific race), Craig’s identical twin brother.

Non-traditional casting:

There is no reference to the character's ethnicity or race. It is in some ways implied that all of the characters are white. For example, every pop-culture reference in the play is made about white people. No one in the play ever talks about there race. This show has only been produced four times. In every production, all of the characters have been white, and Kelly has always been played by a blond.
The only real requirements for the script make it apparent that Kelly must be played by a female, and Craig and Peter must be played by the same man. It would be possible for identical twins to play Peter and Craig. It is most important that they look exactly the same.