The Last Resort
The Plays
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Some groups have chosen to forego the multiple role playing and take the opportunity to use lots of people in the cast. This is a good opportunity to involve lots students. It also gives more opportunity to use character specific costume as this is not really possible if taking the multiple role playing route. The published version is written for just such an approach. With so many characters mentioned obviously you can also use a combination of multiple and single roles Whenever I have directed The Last Resort I have always used multiple role playing. If you take this option and have trouble dividing up the roles drop me a line and I will try to help. Below is a list of all the indiividual characters in the play in their order of appearance (left column first). List of Characters
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The Chorus (any number) Vic (Clint) Eastwood Woman (2) Mugger Landlady Man
The Brews Up Posse: Bobby Brewster DJ Winnie Wurzel Mr Scream Frances Fairweather Nellie Crabtree Mr Minesweep The Killjoy Family: Wayne Sharron Carrie Damien
The Bright Family: Ray Rosy Hope Sonny
Dawson’s Donkeys: Eric Norbert Stan
The Old Ladies: Betty Dot Mavis |
Jackie The Seagulls (4) The Boys: Brian Darren Jason Kevin
The Girls: Cheryl Karen Mandy Tina
The Puppet Show: Roberta Shirley Punch Judy Mr Policeman The Crocodile The Children
The Surfers: Matt Fraser Clive The Boyracers (2) The Bouncers Psycho Homerun Mrs Higgins
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As you can see, there are well over 50 roles available - so choose the approach most suited to your needs. Although some of these roles are "gender specific" many can be interpreted effectively by the opposite gender. Having two females play the roles of the bouncers can be really effective. |
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