Character Descriptions for A WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION

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Leonard Vole: The accused man- Young, naïve and likeable -mid 30’s to mid 40’s

 

Romaine Vole: Wife of the accused-A former actress originally from Austria— Doubles as the woman who has crucial evidence for the defense - 30’s to mid 40’s

 

Sir Wilfrid Robarts: The accused senior counsel- a showmen who understands the courtroom-male late 50’s to mid 70’s

 

Greta: Sir Wilfrid’s typist- at times lightheaded but shows common sense and confidence-female early 20’s to early 30’s (Cockney accent)

 

Carter: wealthy barrister. Doubles as Justice Wainwright-even tempered professional- male late 30’s to 50 

 

Mr. Myers: The Prosecutor-Straightlaced-self-confident, on top of facts, doesn’t try to be likable- male 40-60

 

Janet Mackenzie: The deceased's housekeeper-suspicious and vengeful-sour personality-late 50’s to 70’s (Scottish accent)

 

Mr. John Mayhew: the Defense solicitor who comes across as shrewd and serious-works strictly by the book male-40’s

 

Inspector Herne: The arresting officer. tall, good looking, friendly and engaging (Doubles as the courtroom policeman) - male 30’s to 40’s

 

Clerk of the Court (Usher): male 30’s -60-s

 

Dr. Wyatt: A police surgeon-reports the physical details of the murder without emotion-male 40-60

 

The Other Woman: a small but vital role who appears near the end of the play-Young and attractive strawberry blonde a bit crude - female 20’s -30’s

 

Mr. Clegg: assistant in the forensic lab at Scotland Yard-speaks clearly and factual about the evidence (doubles as the plain clothes detective – male 35-50’s