Private Lives by Hendersonville Theatre
in Hendersonville, North Carolina

Characters

• Elyot Chase (Male, any age) Charming, witty, sophisticated, and volatile Elyot is recently remarried to Sybil but still passionately in love with his ex-wife, Amanda Quick-tempered and prone to sarcasm, he embodies both elegance and emotional chaos Requires strong comedic timing and chemistry with Amanda
• Amanda Prynne (Female, any age) Elyots ex-wife and Victors new bride Glamorous, intelligent, and impulsive Amanda matches Elyot in wit, passion, and temper Their lovehate dynamic drives the plays humor and emotional tension
• Sybil Chase (Female, any age) Elyots new, younger wife Romantic, somewhat nave, and easily flustered Sybil adores Elyot but is unprepared for his mercurial nature and the reappearance of Amanda A comedic but sympathetic role
• Victor Prynne (Male, any age) Amandas new husband Sturdy, polite, and rather conventional Victor is the steady contrast to Elyots volatility, often serving as the straight man in the chaos Has moments of frustration and vulnerability beneath his composure
• Louise (Female, any age) A French maid in the Paris flat Speaks mostly in French, often irritated by the antics of her employers A small but scene-stealing role requiring strong physical comedy and timing