And Then There Were None

Character Breakdown

Note: Tentatively all characters speak with British accents mostly upper class unless specified otherwise. With few exceptions, most of the roles can be played as either male or female and will be cast accordingly. Role ages are fairly open for those who may portray older characters.

The Judge-Lawrence Wargrave (Male/Female) 30s to Early 60s: Wargrave is highly intelligent with a commanding personality. Wargrave’s experience and air of authority make them a natural leader for the group. A strong sense of justice. A retired criminal judge, Wargrave is a sober and rigid man of the law. Thanks to his many years at the bench, he is able to maintain a cool head even when circumstances become increasingly dire.

The Butler-Rogers (Male) 30s to 60s: Thomas Rogers is the dignified butler. He always brings the drinks and food on time and is always polite and deferential with the guest. However, he has been put in charge of the household, attending to everyone’s needs. He is overwhelmed by his duties, displaying exasperation and ill will. Unfortunately, his wife is the main recipient of his frustrations. 

The Cook-Mrs. Rogers (Female) 30s to 60s: Rogers’s wife, Ethel Rogers is a frail woman, she is frantic and anxious. She is married to Thomas. While she is technically employed as a cook, like her husband, Ethel is expected to go beyond the scope of her position. Ethel is frail, nervous and overwhelmed. Trapped beneath the thumb of her demanding husband, she is unhappy and lost. (Upper class British, Irish, or cockney dialect.)

Fred Narracott (Male/Female) 20s to 60s: Caretaker of the island, who ferries the boat to Soldier Island.. Dry sense of humor. Working class. 

The Secretary, Vera Claythorne (Female) 20s to Early 30s: A former governess, Serves as a secretary to Mrs. Owen. Intelligent and poised, Vera is at first excited by the prospect of this adventure, but her enthusiasm eventually evolves into an urgent desire to leave the island then suffers from attacks of hysteria and reacts nervously to the uncanny events on the island. Very Practical and careful but also a romantic.

The Soldier, Philip Lombard (Male) Mid 20s to Mid 40s: A mysterious, confident, and resourceful man who seems to have been a mercenary soldier in Africa. Lombard is far bolder and more cunning than most of the other characters. He is flirtatious with Vera but treats her with a somewhat superior attitude. He misjudges her and is surprised by her capability. (Upper class British or cockney dialect.)

The Playboy, Anthony Marston (Male/Female) 20’s to Early 30s: A rich, athletic, handsome youth. From a wealthy family and oozing with superiority and little moral judgment. Anthony seems the least ashamed of his checkered past. Tony Marston likes to drive recklessly and seems to lack a conscience. (Upper class British, Irish or American dialect.)

The Police Officer, William Henry Blore (Male/Female) Early 30s to Mid 60s: A former police inspector from South Africa. Blore is a well-built man whose experience often inspires others to look to him for advice. He acts boldly and frequently takes initiative, but he also makes frequent blunders. He constantly suspects the wrong person, and his boldness often verges on foolhardiness. 

The General, Mackenzie (Male/Female) Mid 40s to 70s: The oldest guest. A once general in World War I. General MacKenzie sticks out among the others and doesn’t seem to be comfortable socializing. One might suspect that he suffers from a guilty conscience. Defensive about the accusations directed at him, MacKenzie prefers to talks about the love and devotion he felt for his dear wife Lesley.

The Spinster, Emily Brent (Female) Late 30s to 70s A ruthlessly religious woman who reads her Bible every day. Unlike the other characters, Emily Brent feels convinced of her own righteousness and also of everyone else’s sinfulness. Possibly the least likable character in the household, Emily comes off as judgmental and negative. Her rules for proper living allow for no exceptions.

The Doctor, Edward George Armstrong (Male/Female) 30s-60s A gullible, slightly timid, Dr. Armstrong is a highly successful nerve specialist. Armstrong often draws the suspicion of the other guests because of his medical knowledge. He has spent his whole life pursuing respectability and public success, and is unable to see beneath people’s exteriors. He was invited under the pretense of treating Mrs. Owen. His demeanor is that of a weak and somewhat sorrowful person who can easily be taken advantage of.