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Overview

Character Name
Ursula
Gender
Female
Playing Age
Adult
Role Size
Featured
Dramatic Function
Narrator/Chorus
Relationships
Dancing
Non Dancer
Voice
Non-singer
Time & Place
austria, 1938

Analysis

Ursula is a young, quiet maid who assists Frau Schmidt with the heavy domestic upkeep of the estate. She is deferential, observant, and operates entirely in the background, trying to survive the high-stakes environment of a house run like a naval ship. Her presence adds to the texture of a bustling, aristocratic home experiencing a massive cultural and political shift.

This role requires a reliable ensemble actor with good physical awareness and the ability to create a lived-in character with minimal lines. The character is a non-singing role and exudes a professional demeanor, solid focus, and strong physical discipline on stage.

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