When first asked to direct this piece, my initial thought was ‘Wow, this has got to be very dated’!  But, as I read through this play I was struck by the same similarities and concerns we experience today.

Through clever comedy, we see the same issues discussed then as now.  We see and hear it in our news broadcasts, our political climates and candidates, our burning social questions and our daily lives

Charley is a man challenged with trying to merge his dreamed of fantasy world with the world he sees and experiences around him.  He is the ultimate round peg in a square hole.  Enjoy this comedic look into our souls and minds as we discover the ‘secret’ of the barred windows.

Marj Berg, Director.  

Mike Mills, Producer

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

Clara – Mid 30’s  A ‘good’ housewife.  Was pretty as a young woman, now a bit dowdy, but very correct in dress and manner

Charley – Mid/Late 30’s.  A dreamer.  Round plug in a square hold.  Doesn’t fit in.  A spiritual quality about him.  Somewhat impish.

Mr. Harris – Mid 40’s. Common place middle aged man.  Bit of a ‘used car salesman’ about him.

Constance – Early/Mid 50’s.  Very “modern” young girl.  A bit of a flirt, very pretty.

Strickler – Mid/late 50’s.  Clara’s overpowering Father. Ponderous man. Large bombastic man in full control of self and circumstances.  Laughs at own jokes

Piggles – 50 to 60’s.  Bored looking person.  Unshaven, unkept. Quiet/secretive

Melodie – Mid 20’s.  Ethereal type, beautiful, fragile, baffling expression. Pale & lovely.

Tanneyday – 50 to 70’s.  Has a grand manner.  Seems to be in charge or a leader.

Blessings  - 50 to 70’s.  Restless person, may stutter.  Unsure of self and surroundings.

D.D.D. – 50 to 70’s.  Kindly man, gentle, caring

Maid & Butler.  Non-speaking role in scene only. Will be either Stage Manager, Prop Person etc.