Cast of Characters

ANNA, a young (18-22) factory worker at the A.C. Gilbert Company

A CHORUS of factory workers and residents of New Haven, Connecticut

ROBERT, a young (18-25) factory worker at the A.C. Gilbert Company

and brother of Mary Gilbert

MILDRED, the A.C. Gilbert Company Floor Supervisor and trusted employee of A.C. Gilbert

A.C. GILBERT, – THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST – visionary inventor of the Erector Set toy and America’s Greatest Toy Maker

MARY, wife of A.C. Gilbert, a partner to her husband in life and business –  

a strong, independent woman and leader

JUNIOR, young son (child) of A.C. & Mary Gilbert

WOODROW WILSON, President of the United States (non-singing role)

BAKER, Secretary of War (limited singing)

REDFIELD, Secretary of Commerce (limited singing)

HOUSTON, Secretary of Agriculture (non-singing)

DANIELS, Secretary of Navy (non-singing)

WILSON, Secretary of Labor (non-singing)

In addition to these “named” roles, there are several brief singing solos that will be cast from the auditions. 

There will also be some dance in the show as well. If you have dance experience and are interested in performing in the show, please send an email to worshiparts@firstfields.org