Cast of Characters

MARK / MOSES (Lead)

A former high-performing attorney turned humanitarian returning from Ukraine, Mark is intelligent, charismatic, and quietly unraveling. Over the course of a single tram ride, his composure fractures as humor, control, anger, and deep vulnerability collide—revealing a man struggling to reconcile who he was with who he has become.

This is a demanding, actor-driven lead role with significant monologue work and wide emotional range.

Actor traits
• Ability to command the stage and anchor the emotional center of the play
• Strong range (humor → intensity → vulnerability → volatility)
• Comfort with extended monologue work and rapid emotional shifts
• Subtle physical control (stillness layered with internal tension)

JUDIT

A commanding and emotionally charged humanitarian aid worker operating in a war zone. She is resilient, outspoken, and driven, balancing urgency, anger, humor, and compassion while guiding Mark through a harsh and immediate reality.

Actor traits
• High emotional intensity and stamina
• Strong physicality and movement
• Ability to deliver urgency, authority, and vulnerability in rapid succession

AARON (THE KID)

A sharp, tech-savvy teenager who initially presents as sarcastic and detached but gradually reveals curiosity, empathy, and emotional investment in Mark’s story. He challenges Mark, tests boundaries, and becomes an unexpected point of connection.

Actor traits
• Strong comedic timing with natural, contemporary delivery
• Ability to shift from guarded/sarcastic → open and sincere
• Youthful energy with grounded emotional instincts

WELL-DRESSED MAN

A polished, status-driven professional who projects confidence and control but quickly destabilizes when challenged. His arc moves from dominance and arrogance to exposure and insecurity under pressure.

Actor traits
• Strong physical presence and command of status
• Comedic arrogance with precise timing
• Ability to transition from control → unraveling convincingly

THE CONDUCTOR

The steady, observant presence guiding the tram. Initially grounded and understated, the role carries a quiet authority and subtle awareness that suggests a deeper understanding of the unfolding events.

Actor traits
• Calm, controlled presence
• Dry, understated humor
• Strong sense of timing and observation

MIRIAM (THE QUIET LADY)

A calm, observant presence who quietly tracks everything happening on the tram. She offers warmth and care, but beneath her stillness is a deeper awareness and quiet authority. Her influence is subtle, but she is more in control than she first appears.

Actor traits
• Strong listening and reactive presence
• Ability to convey authority and intention with minimal dialogue
• Grounded, calming energy with underlying complexity