A Man of No Importance tells the heartfelt story of Alfie Byrne, a bus driver and amateur theatre director in 1964 Dublin who holds a secret that could change his life and relationships forever. The only person he has to confide in is his imaginary friend Oscar Wilde. When Alfie wants to put on a production of Salome, he is met with pushback from religious authorities and is forced to grapple with the shame he feels over a love “that dare not speak its name”. In an extremely heartfelt moment of the show, our main character Alfie is trying to convince his friend and newcomer to the theatre troupe Adele to play the lead role of Salome in his upcoming production of the same name. Hesitant at first, Adele sings of not believing she can play the lead. But after a little convincing, Adele agrees to be the “Princess” Alfie knows she can be.
About the Show: A Man of No Importance.
Book By: Terrence McNally
Lyrics By: Lynn Ahrens
Music By: Stephen Flaherty
Number of roles: 2
Character Breakdown / vocal ranges:
Name: Adele: A girl new to Alfie's bus route who he thinks will be perfect for his play. She is a young, sweet, "small-town" girl who is wise beyond her years.
- Gender: Female
- Age: 18 to 25
- Vocal range top: E5
- Vocal range bottom: C4
Name: Alfie: Average looks and build, he is a dreamer who idolizes Oscar Wilde. He is in love with Robbie but wrestles with his sexuality throughout the story.
- Gender: Male
- Age: 35 to 45
- Vocal range top: E3
- Vocal range bottom: C3