THE DYER
Rudolf Valström, whose house burns down before the beginning of play. (Robert Parsons)
THE STRANGER
His brother, Arvid Valström, who has been travelling abroad. (James Carpenter)
THE MASON
Andersson, the oldest person in the town (Paul Gerrior)
THE OLD WOMAN
His wife (Gwyneth Richards)
THE GARDENER
Gustafsson, the mason’s brother in law (David Sinaiko)
ALFRED
The Gardener’s son, engaged to Matilda. (Nick Trengrove)
THE STONECUTTER
Albert Eriksson, Matilda’s father (David Sinaiko)
MATILDA
The Stonecutter’s daughter, engaged to Alfred. (Caitlyn Louchard)
THE HEARSE-DRIVER
Mrs. Andersson’s cousin and a relative of Albert Eriksson. (Alex Shafer)
A DETECTIVE
Investigating the fire. (Michael Moerman)
THE PAINTER
Sjöblom, living in the town. (Paul Gerrior)
MRS. VESTERLUND
The proprietor at an inn called The Last Nail who looked after Rudolf when he was a child. (Anne Hallinan)
THE WIFE
Married to Rudolf. (Danielle O’Hare)
THE STUDENT
Tutor to Rudolf’s children, who lived in the top floor of the building that burned down. (Carl Holvick-Thomas)
A WITNESS
Working with the detective to ensure that those questioned do not recant their testimony. (Ponder Goddard)