  Queen Elizabeth
- Historical Figure. Female, 40s-50s, Caucasian. In
her prime, one of the most educated individuals and
popular sovereign in England. She reluctantly granted
Sir Walter Raleigh a patent entitling him to occupy such
lands as he may discover in the name of the crown of
England. Very formal and in control of herself and her
kingdom. |
  Sir Walter Ralegh Historical Figure. Male,
30s, Caucasian. Well educated descendant of the landed
gentry. Born to a protestant family in Devon he is one
of the most colorful characters in English history.
Navigator, historian, soldier, poet and explorer. Witty,
intellectual and flatterer who appealed to the Queens
intellect, vanity and sense of fun. Dreams of
establishing a colony in the New World. Handsome,
despised by the court, but highly respected by his
friends and relatives in the West Country of England. |
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  Eleanor White Dare Historical Figure. Female,
age 19 (modern equivalent 24-29 years old) Caucasian.
Born and lived in London. Beautiful and unassuming
character. She was an independent and intelligent member
of the rising middle class. Daughter of a gentleman,
John White. Singing is an advantage. Pleasant singing
voice for lullaby. Betrothed and wedded to Ananias Dare.
Cares deeply for John Borden. Mother of Virginia Dare,
first English child born in North America.
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  Simon Fernando Historical Figure. Male,
40s-50s, any ethnicity. Portuguese brilliant ships
navigator and master from Azores Island. Pompous and at
times belligerent. Some stage combat. Does not believe
the colony will be successful.
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  Old Tom
Historical Figure. Male, lived 40s.
Contemporary of Sir Walter Raleigh. Lower Class. Well
Educated, could have been a school master whose students
drove him to drink. A drunkard that rediscovers himself
in the New World. Comedic role. Should be able to carry
a tune.
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 Manteo Historical Figure. Male,
teens-early 20s. Native American chieftain. Assisted
colonists. Stage combat.
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  Uppowoc Historical Figure. Male,
Uppowoc Historical Figure. Male, mid 20s.
Native American medicine man.
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  Father
Martin Historical Figure. Male,
40s-50s. Caucasian. Priest of the Church of England.
Spiritual leader of the colony. Performs christening of
the first English child born in the New World, Virginia
Dare. |
  Dame Coleman Historical Figure. Male,
Dame Coleman Created Character. Female,
40s-50s. Bossy midwife. Cares for Eleanor Dare during
her pregnancy. Very outspoken.
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  Wingina Historical Figure. Male,
Native American King of the coastal tribes. Some stage
combat.
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  Wanchese
Historical Figure. Male, late
teens-early 20s. Native American chieftain outranking
Manteo. Becomes enemy of the colony. Stage combat.
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  Governor John White Historical Figure. Male,
50s, Caucasian. Gentleman of the rising middle class.
An English artist and painter whose family origin was in
the West Country of England. Father of Eleanor Dare.
Governor of the colony. Returns to England for aide and
never sees his daughter or granddaughter, Virginia Dare
again. |
 John Borden Created Character. Male, 20s-30s,
Caucasian. Lower class. Tenant farmer who can read and
write from Devon, England. A natural born leader who is
rugged and practical. He believes the colony in the New
World to be a noble venture. Cares deeply for Eleanor
Dare. He is attractive, but not necessarily in a
traditional way.
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  Ananias Dare Historical Figure. Male, late
20s-30s, Caucasian. Slightly older than Eleanor. A
Gentleman, rising middle class, and an English tiler and
bricklayer who lived in London. Betrothed and wedded to
Eleanor. The father of Virginia Dare, the first English
child born on Roanoke Island. Captain of the colony. |
Ensemble Singers
Male & Female singers (all
ages and ethnicities) to play colonists, native
Americans, and potentially cover principal roles.
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