Talent Needed for "A Streetcar Named Desire" Show

A sensitive, delicate, moth-like member of the fading Southern aristocracy. She has lost the family’s plantation home, and has undergone a significant trauma, and as a result is largely unable to face the harsh realities of the world she finds herself in. Desperate for human connection and security, often romanticizing her circumstances as a way to escape her fears of being alone and destitute. At her worst, she is delusional, cruel, and detached from reality.

Blanche’s younger sister, married to Stanley Kowalski, and living in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Full of passion and excitement for life, she is madly in love with her husband, although sometimes a bit frightened by the passion she feels for him. Comes from a wealthy family in Mississippi, but is happy with the working class life she lives with Stanley.

A hardworking man who loves his wife Stella more than he’s ever loved anyone else. His affection for her is often at odds with his crass and confidant behavior. Working-class and proud of the life he provides for Stella. He is a realist and prefers to discuss things as they are, with particular attention to any injustices he perceives against him or his family.

A shy, reserved friend of Stanley’s who often visits the Kowalski house for poker nights. Lives with his sick mother, and loves her dearly. He is a lonely man, hungry for both physical and emotional intimacy like that he sees between Stella & Stanley, but fears his demeanor & physical appearance might prevent him from making meaningful connections. He begins a courtship with Blanche.

Stella & Stanley’s upstairs neighbor. Married to Steve Hubbell, and enjoys neighborhood gossip and poking fun at her husband. Helps Stella when Stanley hurts her, and is appalled at the physical violence Stanley exhibits. A keen observer and a realist. (May double roles.)

Eunice’s husband and one of Stanley’s best friends. Crass and loud, but with genuine affection for his wife (shown in playful & performative criticisms of her). Looks up to Stanley and emulates his behavior, including his occasional violent outbursts. (May double roles.)

A coworker of Stanley, Mitch, & Steve. Plays poker at Stanley’s house, and seems genuinely disturbed by the violence he witnesses there. (May double roles.)

Combining two of the roles in the original script, this actor will play both the “Neighborhood Woman” in the beginning of the play, and the “Flower Seller” at the end. (May double roles.)

The head doctor of the mental institution to which Blanche is committed at the end of the play. Brusque, businesslike, although not without compassion for his patients. (May double roles.)

A nurse from the mental institution that Blanche is committed to at the end of the play. Detached, businesslike, unsympathetic to Blanche’s struggles. (May double roles.)

Visits the home of Stella & Stanley in one scene and meets Blanche, who in the grip of delusion, mistakes him for her deceased husband. Will have one kiss with Blanche. (May double roles.)