The Comedian
by Tim J Kelly, Tim Kelly

Name: The Comedian
Brand: Tim J Kelly
SKU: 9780874409130

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Medium Cast

Female

Male

One Act 40 mins Present Day Flexible Cast Size Bare Stage/Simple Set Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes American

A group of young actors rehearse a new play about St. Genesius, patron saint of actors and theatre.

Through brief, dramatic scenes, this First Actor of Rome is shown to be an expert comedian and stage director.

However, word has reached the Emperor Diocletian of the actor's belief in the still young religion of Christianity, an act of treason.

While Genesius is performing, he is ordered to renounce his faith.

This he cannot do, and he is put to death before his troupe of players.

The roles are unusual since each member of the cast must play two characters.

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Character	Gender	Age	Description
MARILYN Play director	—	—	Play director
JOE (GENESIUS) Actor	—	—	Actor
MIKE (ALBAN) Actor	—	—	Actor
GEORGE (ROMAN SOLDER) Actor	—	—	Actor
VIVAIN (LUTE PLAYER) Actor	—	—	Actor
IRENE (DANCER) Actor	—	—	Actor
BOB (DARIUS) Actor	—	—	Actor
CLAUDIA (ROMAN PRIESTESS) Actor	—	—	Actor
LES (DIOCLETIAN) Actor	—	—	Actor
EVELYN (ROMAN SLAVE) Actor	—	—	Actor
KEVIN (ROMAN PRIEST) Actor	—	—	Actor
PATRICIA (EMPRESS) Actor	—	—	Actor