The Wise Old Woman
a play
adapted from a
classic Japanese folktale

Cast List

Character	Description	Lines
Lord of the Village	Young, arrogant, demanding. Has no use for old people.	25
Young Farmer	A good son, with a kind heart.	32
Farmer’s Mother	Elderly, kindly and wise.	25
Lord Higa	A crude, dominant bully.	20
Advisors	Advisors to the Lord of the Village. Very officious "yes" men. These lines may be divided up amongst more than just two advisors.	6
Lord Higa’s Bodyguards	Strong, well-trained and not very bright. Higa’s Soldiers.	9
Messenger	Young and frightened. Out of breath from his journey.	2

Note: The cast size may vary depending on how many VILLAGERS, ADVISORS and BODYGUARDS are cast.

Note: In some parts, gender is interchangeable and will have no affect on the theme of the story, despite the fact that the parts have been written to reflect the original tale’s gender differences.

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