Congrats to the new SHS Cast for the upcoming production!

• Countess Aurelia - Our hero. An aging idealist and a delightful eccentric. While perceived as slightly unhinged, she possesses a keen sense of justice, goodness, and common sense. She is determined to protect Paris and humanity from greedy capitalists.

• The Ragpicker: A cynical yet intelligent individual who serves as a moral philosopher within the play. He helps Aurelia see the reality of the world and the destructive nature of materialism.

• Irma: A beautiful café waitress who finds herself caught in the machinations of the corrupt men. She represents hope and a connection to a more innocent time.

• Pierre: A young man hired to commit murder, he represents despair but ultimately finds a reason to live through Aurelia's influence.

• The Prospector: Represents the forces of materialism and the destruction of beauty and humanity. He is central to the scheme of drilling for oil beneath Paris.

• The President, the Broker, the Baron: Corrupt businessmen driven by a lust for wealth and power, willing to destroy Paris for personal gain. They exemplify the destructive nature of unchecked capitalis

• Madame Constance (The Madwoman of Passy), Madame Gabrielle (The Madwoman of St. Sulpice), Madame Josephine (The Madwoman of La Concorde): Aurelia's "mad" colleagues, each with their own unique quirks and personalities. They are the eccentric and creative core of the play.

• Policeman, Deaf-Mute, Waiters, street performers, Presidents, and more…