Overview
Character Name
Cathleen
Show
Gender
Female
Playing Age
Young Adult, Adult
Role Size
Lead
Dancing
Non Dancer
Voice
Soprano
Vocal Range
High Note: A5
Low Note: B3
Vocal Technique
Operatic
Time & Place
Aran Islands, Inishmaan, Ireland, 1900
Analysis
Described in Synge’s play as ‘a girl of about 20’, Cathleen is the older sister, and takes on a lot of the responsibility for the family. She is concerned for her mother’s health and well-being, but at the same time is frustrated by her constant lamenting. She has suffered
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