Casting

A young street vendor and acrobat. Loyal to Kean, he lives and works on the streets but aspires to follow Kean's path onto the stage.

Known as the King of London, he is the most famous actor of his time. There is a sense of entitlement and he possesses a pompous poise. As a true bohemian artist, he lives in the moment. A well-spoken womanizer, who is also a hopeless romantic. He struggles with defining himself amongst all the characters he portrays.

Part of Kean's acting troupe. He is always a supporting role or understudy to Kean. He is crafty, though a bit aloof at times.

Barnaby's crony and a fellow actor in the troupe. He is not the brightest fellow and often acts out of own self-indulgence or satisfaction.

Barnaby's crony and fellow actor in the troupe. He has a practical mind and doesn't allow emotion to cloud his judgment.

Kean's aide and loyal right-hand man. He is practical and well mannered, acting as the voice of reason in Kean's free-spirited life.

The Countess de Koeberg, she is wife to the Count. Sprightly, playful, and a hopeless romantic. Passionate, with a sharp sense of humor.

The Danish ambassador. An important and powerful man in politics, he is a strong community presence in spite of the fact that he is relatively clueless. He eventually grows suspicious of a possible affair between his wife, Elena, and Kean.

A man of great importance, he garners much respect from those around him. He is a regal and powerful man. He does, however, have a somewhat casual demeanor with Kean.

Elena's friend. She is a socialite who enjoys being in the know and gossiping constantly. Maintains the status quo and the principles of what is considered proper and respectable in high society.

A merchant's daughter from the upper class. She seems unimposing and naïve in disposition, but also has a borderline obsessive fanaticism for Kean and his life as an actor. Strong-willed, stubborn, eager.

Captains; Prince's Companions; Theatre-Goers; Street-Hawkers; Entertainers; Onlookers; Ladies Of Verona; Sailors; Henchmen; Barmaids; Whores; Fighters; Guardsmen