Synopsis
"The Play That Goes Wrong" follows the fictional Cornley Drama Society as they attempt to put on a Victorian-era murder mystery, "The Murder at Haversham Manor," on opening night. The play is a hilarious farce where everything goes hilariously wrong, from set mishaps to forgotten lines and a general chaotic atmosphere, as the show must go on!
Character Breakdown
Five males, two females, one either
CHRIS (male) is the head of the drama society, directed the play, and plays Inspector Carter. An esteemed local inspector with a British accent.
ROBERT (male) plays Tomas Colleymoore. Charles' old school friend with a British accent.
MAX (male) plays Cecil Haversham and Arthur the gardener. Cecil is Charles' brother. Arthur is the gardener at Haversham manor. Both characters use a British accent.
DENNIS (male) plays Perkins, Charles' butler who uses a British accent.
TREVOR (male or female) is the company's lighting and sound operator—American accent.
JONATHAN (male) plays Charles Haversham, the deceased. He uses a British accent.
SANDRA (female) plays Florence Colleymoore. Charles' fiancee and Thomas' sister. She has a British accent.
ANNIE (female) is the company's stage manager—American accent.
STAGE CREW (multiple males and females) portray the Cornley Drama Society stage crew. Please note that STAGE CREW is an acting role and a crew role in this show.
