Characters in The Play that Goes Wrong Chris Bean: Chris is the head of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, director of The Murder at Haversham Manor, and the actor playing Inspector Carter. This is a big day for him, so he's taking everything very seriously and is hurt when people laugh. Jonathan Harris: Jonathan plays Charles Haversham. He cares about the play, though he's mostly having fun. He sees himself as a sort of James Bond, though his personality is a bit bland. Robert Grove: Robert plays Thomas Colleymore and does so with a very presentational style. Robert and Chris have a power struggle to lead the Cornley Drama Society. He's unaware of those around him and doesn't feel bad when things go wrong. Dennis Tyde: Dennis plays Perkins. His interest in being in this production is tied to the chance to make friends. The audience laughing is agony for him. Sandra Wilkinson: Sandra plays Florence Colleymore. She has ambitions to go to Hollywood and wants to be loved. She's willing to hurt anyone standing in her way but smart enough to stay on the good side of those who can help her. Max Bennett: Max plays both Cecil Haversham and the gardener Arthur. He's never been on stage before and breaks the fourth wall to engage with the audience. He's learned his lines and does what he's told, but he makes basic performance mistakes. Trevor Watson: Trevor is the show's lighting and sound operator. He's a bit of a curmudgeon who wants to get on with the show (though he's easily distracted and will occasionally talk to the audience). Annie Twilloil: Annie is the play's stage manager. Initially terrified by acting, she grows to love it and be willing to kill for it by the end of the play.
Syracuse Stage 11
