CAST

Sir Wilfred Robarts - THE DEFENSE BARRISTER
Jamie B. Morgan

Respected senior barrister and main defense attorney. Convinced by Mayhew to take on Leonard’s case, Robarts becomes embroiled in an unexpected twist. When he meets Leonard’s wife, Romaine, the case blows up, and Robarts is forced to navigate the ups and down of the evidence until an explosive finale.

John Mayhew - THE DEFENSE SOLICITOR
Russ Holdaway

Representing Leonard, Mayhew comes across as shrewd and serious.Described as shrewd and rather dry and precise in manner. Well respected in legal circles for his diligence and commitment to his clients. Personable and efficient. As someone who works strictly by the book, he is forced to deal with one surprise after another. As the case takes on a life of its own, Mayhew forges ahead in his targeted defense of Leonard.

Leonard Vole - THE SUSPECT
James Wight

Young, naive and likable, Leonard finds himself wrapped up in the murder of an elderly woman whom he has befriended. He is befuddled as his world falls apart when his wife sabotages him in court. Hugely likeable young man. Needs to convincingly portray ‘the innocent’ – the one to whom things happen. Friendly and engaging. Genuinely perplexed by the situation he finds himself in.

Romaine Vole - THE WIFE
Angela Holdaway

Romaine is Leonard’s devoted wife. An underlying cunning must be hidden behind an outer vulnerability. The audience should not know whether to trust her or not. Speaks with some sort of eastern European accent. A foreigner, she paints the picture of a devious past and turns Leonard’s life upside down. She is mysterious and manipulative while she spews her own version of what happened on the night of the murder.

SIR WILFRED’S STAFF

Greta - the Secretary

Kaitlyn Allan

Robarts’ typist is lightheaded but confident. She is so obliviously self-assured, in fact, that she can’t seem to find anything wrong with someone who is being accused of murder.

Carter - the Office Manager

Geoff Collishaw

The clerk in Sir Wilfred’s chambers.

IN THE COURT ROOM

Ms Myers - THE PROSECUTOR
Areetha O’Brien

Straitlaced and on top of the facts, the prosecutor in the case against Leonard tries desperately to prove his guilt. QC for the prosecution. Starchy, self confident and self important.

Justice Wainwright - THE JUDGE

Brian Kemp

Even-tempered and professional, Justice Wainwright rules the courtroom with authority and confidence.Honoured and respected judge. Runs a tight ship in his court, and has no time for nonsense or games. Only appears in the court scenes.

THE WITNESSES

Janet MacKenzie - THE HOUSEKEEPER

Lenka Schirmer

Spinsterly attendee to the murder victim. Gruff but caring. Makes no secret of who she likes/trusts and who she doesn’t. Not big on tact or nuance .The suspicious and vengeful housekeeper with a sour personality expected to be the beneficiary of Emily’s will before Leonard came into the picture. How can Leonard take what is rightfully hers? Janet is determined to see him punished and put in jail.

Dr. Wyatt - Any age but 30+.‍ ‍ - Yet to be cast

Gives evidence for the prosecution in court.

Mr/Ms Clegg - Any age but 30+. - Yet to be cast

Gives evidence for the prosecution in court.

Inspector Hearn - 50+. English or regional UK accent. - Yet to be cast

Police inspector who will end up providing a lot of the prosecution evidence in Act 2. Rather humorless and officious. Carries himself like a long-term member of the force.

Various court officials - few or no lines - Yet to be cast

A courtroom has various officials doing things like calling the next witness; swearing people in; keeping the crowd under control.

THE VICTIM
Emily French Only spoken of

It is the murder of Emily – who is extremely wealthy, lives with her housekeeper and eight cats, and enjoys the company of younger men – that blows up the life of her dear friend Leonard

THE SUSPICIOUS WOMAN - Tanya Francois

The Woman drops in and out of the story with a demeanor that is both elusive and mysterious. She remains anonymous until the very end as she ultimately changes the course of Leonard’s future.

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