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Synopsis

Heinrich Faust--a German scientist, philosopher, alchemist, and erudite--believes that he has no more to learn. This thought propels him into despair, and on the verge of suicide, the demon Mephistopheles appears and promises unlimited knowledge and power. The cost is only Faust’s soul--on the condition that Faust will feel a moment of pure happiness and contentment. Faust agrees, and the two begin a tragic adventure of black magic, sin, and death. Based on the legend of Johann Georg Faust, Goethe’s Faust, Part One is one of the most profoundly influential dramatizations of the story and a true masterpiece of German theatre.

Show Information

Category
Play
Age Guidance
Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
Number of Acts
3
First Produced
1808
Genres
Drama, Tragedy
Settings
Period, Multiple Settings, Spectacle
Time & Place
Germany, 1800s
Cast Size
large
Licensor
None/royalty-free
Ideal For
College/University, Large Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Male, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Young Adult, Late Teen, Mature Adult, Elderly Characters

Context

Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Heinrich Faust

Lead

Male

Mephistopheles

Lead

Male

Margaret (Gretchen)

Lead

Female

Wagner

Supporting

Male

Martha

Supporting

Female

Valentine

Supporting

Male

God

Supporting

Male

Theatre Prelude (3)

Supporting

Male

Wine Drinkers (4)

Supporting

Male

Student

Supporting

Male

Witch

Supporting

Female

The Archangels (3)

Featured

Male

Elizabeth

Featured

Female

Townspeople

Featured

Either Gender

Wedding Players

Featured

Either Gender

Walpurgis-Night Figures

Featured

Either Gender

Songs

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Guide Written By:

Cindi Calhoun

Cindi Calhoun

Theatre teacher, director, writer, and seamstress