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TOM JONES by Mark Brown
Tom Jones, a charming young man of questionable birth, is madly in love with Sophia Western, who is equally in love with Tom. But when Sophia’s father arranges for her to marry a loathsome man, she flees for her life. When Tom is subsequently banished from his home, he goes in search of Sophia. Aristocrats, wenches and scalawags abound in this bawdy and rollicking romp through the back roads and bedchambers of England.
An adaptation of the ground-breaking novel The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Henry Fielding.
Jeff
male, an actor who can play 30s-40, plays Partridge, Square, Barber. The narrator, professorial, a character man, think a young Stephen Fry. Must be an excellent comedic actor.
Elizabeth
female, who can play 40, plays Bridget, Doctor, Miss Western, Whitefield, Lady Bellaston, Second Act Dowling. A character woman, sometimes Matronly (Western, Whitfield), sometimes a Victorian “Cougar,” (Bellaston) sexy. Must be an excellent comedic actor.
Kasey
male, who can play 40, plays Allworthy, Highwayman, Fitzpatrick. Allworthy is the voice of reason, Fitzpatrick is the mad, drunken Irishman. Think Hugh Laurie. Must be an excellent comedic actor.
Jane
Female, plays Deborah, Honour, Cecilia, Jane, Molly. This role plays most of the maid servant—a saucy girl in her 20’s. Must be an excellent comedic actor.
Jen
female, 30s plays Jenny Jones, Thwakum, Mrs. Waters. Plays Jenny Jones as a young woman and as an older woman (Mrs. Waters). Pretty, busty. Also plays one male role (Thwakum). Must be an excellent comedic actor.
Peter
male, 30s, plays Capt. Blifil, Bilfil, Susan. Blifil is the antagonist. This role should be played by a large man. Also plays one female role (Susan). Must be an excellent comedic actor.
Yumi
female, late 20s-early 30s, plays Sophia, Harriet Fitzpatrick. Sophia is the female lead, pretty. Must be an excellent comedic actor.
Brett
male, late 20s-early 30s, plays Tom Jones. Tom is handsome, sexy, swashbuckling—think a young Kevin Kline. Must be an excellent comedic actor.
Andrew
male, who can play 40, plays Squire Western, First Act Dowling. Western is a character man, uncouth, intimidating. Must be an excellent comedic actor.
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