DIRECTED BY: Justin Patrick Murphy, Produced BY: Richard De Vicariis
AUDITION LOCATION: The Whittier Historical Depot 7333 Greenleaf Ave. Whittier (across from the Double Tree Inn) Please go to www.whittiercommunitytheatre.org for further information.
Character Breakdown: 17 men, 1 woman. All roles are open.
Lt. J.G. Daniel A. Kaffee (mid-20’s – mid 30’s): a self-assured slick talker, intelligent but a bit rash and impatient. He’s often flippant and somewhat distracted, but his heart is in the right place. Beneath it all, he has a sharp instinct.
Lt. Cdr. Joanne Galloway (20’s – early 30’s): intellectually beyond her years but struggles to hide her emotions, especially when being tested as a woman in a man’s world. Jo is very eager but tends to hide her true personality behind a rigid, “by the book” demeanor.
Lt. J.G. Sam Weinberg (late 20’s – late 30’s): sarcastic yet likeable, truthful, a realist. Sam is knowledgeable but not the hardest of workers. Of the attorneys, he remains the most emotionally unattached from the proceedings.
Lt. Col. Nathan Robert Jessep (late 30’s – early 50’s): cocksure, condescending, and extremely dangerous when someone stands in his way. The only things he loves more than showing off his intellect is being in command and being right. Jessep bleeds confidence.
Lt. Jonathan James Kendrick (20’s – early 30’s): Although bright and articulate, he’s mostly seen as hard and arrogant. Kendrick is a fanatical prick who uses religion as a shield, justification, and even excuse for his actions.
Capt. Matthew A. Markinson (mid-40’s – late 50’s): Overall, he’s an honest man, but he succumbs to the chain of command. His guilty conscience leaves him conflicted, searching for a way to rectify his transgressions on his own terms.
LCpl. Harold W. Dawson (early – mid-20’s): A large, muscular, and dedicated Marine. He’s stubborn, no nonsense, and protective of PFC Downey. Charged with murder.
PFC Louden Downey (18 – early 20’s): slightly naïve, nervous, and hesitant; a definite follower. Squints/blinks when he’s under pressure. Charged with murder.
Lt. Jack Ross (mid-20’s – 30’s): reasonable and even jovial at times. He may be the prosecuting attorney, but he’s definitely not antagonistic. He’s slick like Kaffee, but nowhere near as flashy.
Capt. Julius Alexander Randolph (late 40’s – early 60’s): the judge. Distinguished, direct, fair, and imposing. Must be a noticeable stage presence to command respect from the larger-than-life characters.
Capt. Isaac Whitaker (late 30’s – early 50’s): down to earth, informal, but brutally honest. He’s made his way up and is comfortable in his position as a glorified paper pusher.
Cpl. Jeffrey Owen Howard (20’s – early 30’s): affable and cooperative, but not extremely intelligent. Knows his job and his duties.
Cdr. Walter Stone (40’s – 50’s): doctor at GITMO Naval Hospital. Out of fear and ambition, he chooses his career over ethics, then firmly hides behind his decision.
PFC William T. Santiago (18 – early 20’s): a mistreated and substandard Marine. He’s widely seen as a weakling and a snitch. Santiago’s murder is the basis of the play.
4 male actors (early 20’s – early 40’s) to play multiple roles: Tom (Jessep’s assistant), Cpl. Hammaker, Cpl. Dunn, the Sgt. at Arms of the Court, Navy orderly, lawyers, and military police.
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