Overview
Character Name
Usher
Show
Gender
Male
Playing Age
Adult
Role Size
Featured
Dancing
Non Dancer
Voice
Bass-Baritone
Vocal Technique
Operatic, Legit
Time & Place
The Court of the Exchequer in London. Mid-nineteenth century.
Analysis
The Usher’s role is small but memorable. In “Now, Jurymen, hear my advice,” he instructs the jury to behave impartially and with dignity—but, ironically, his directions are so stern and excessive that they come across as humorous rather than serious.
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