Plot:

Alfie Byrne is a bus driver in 1964 Dublin whose heart holds secrets that he can’t share with anyone but his imagined confidante, Oscar Wilde. When he attempts to put on an amateur production of Wilde’s Salome in the local church hall, he confronts the forces of bigotry and shame over a love “that dare not speak its name.” But the redemptive power of theatre changes his life and brings his friends back to his side.

Character Breakdown

Adele

A girl new to Alfie’s bus route who he thinks will be perfect for his play. She is a, “small-town” girl who is wise beyond her years.

Gender: Female

Age: 18 to 30

Vocal range top: F5

Vocal range bottom: C4

Alfie

Average looks and build, he is a dreamer who idolizes Oscar Wilde. He is in love with Robbie but wrestles with his sexuality throughout the story.

Gender: Male

Age: 25 to 45

Vocal range top: E4

Vocal range bottom: A2

Baldy

Also known as James Michael O’Shea, he is the resident stage manager at St. Imelda’s. He lost his wife early in life.

Gender: Male

Age: 50 to 70

Vocal range top: G4

Vocal range bottom: B2

Breton Beret/Sully O’hara/Peter

Gender: Male

Age: 25-35

Carney/Oscar Wilde

The local butcher who is the usual star of Alfie’s productions and boasts an ego about it. The most socially and morally conservative member of the community.

Gender: Male

Age: 45 to 60

Vocal range top: G4

Vocal range bottom: A2

Ernie Lally

The company set designer.

Gender: Male

Age: 25 to 40

Vocal range top: G4

Vocal range bottom: B2

Lily Byrne

Alfie’s sister who cares deeply for him, but finds him odd. She is socially and morally conservative.

Gender: Female

Age: 35 to 50

Vocal range top: C5

Vocal range bottom: E3

Miss Crowe

The company costume designer.

Gender: Female

Age: 40 to 60

Vocal range top: A5

Vocal range bottom: B3

Mrs. Curtin

An actor in the company and the choreographer.

Gender: Female

Age: 30 to 40

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: A3

Mrs. Grace

Mrs. Patrick

Robbie’s married lover and the mother of three children.

Gender: Female

Age: 35 to 45

Vocal range top: E5

Vocal range bottom: G3

Rasher Flynn/Father Kenny

The company technician.

Gender: Male

Age: 25 to 35

Vocal range top: E4

Vocal range bottom: A2

Robbie

Alfie’s coworker and closest friend. He is charming, honest and likeable.

Gender: Male

Age: 20 to 35

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: C3