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| Character |
Description |
Age Range |
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| Fern Arable |
a young farm girl with a warm heart, determination, and a vivid imagination; she forms a life-saving bond with Wilbur, the runt of the litter |
10-12 year-old female |
| John Arable |
Fern’s father; a tough-skinned farmer, but a loving family man |
adult male |
| Martha Arable |
Fern’s mother; a good, caring and protective wife and mother |
adult female |
| Avery Arable |
Fern’s brother; a lively youth who likes to clown around; a handful, but not
a bad kid |
11-15 year-old male |
| Homer Zuckerman |
Fern’s uncle; a kind-hearted farmer who agrees to take Wilbur in and give him a home |
adult male |
| Edith Zuckerman |
Fern’s aunt; kindly and something of a character; she likes to cook
and feed everyone |
adult female |
| Lurvy |
hired hand for the Zuckermans; treated like one of the family; part of the cheering section for Wilbur |
mature teen male |
| Wilbur |
Some Pig! starts out as an innocent, loveable youngster, full of the joy of life; grows into an older, wiser, mature soul who learns to care for others more than himself |
9-13 year-old male |
| Templeton |
a rat; completely self-centered and motivated by only one thing – food! selfish but not mean, he may even have some feelings for others; a humorous character |
older teen or adult male |
| Charlotte |
the spider who saves Wilbur’s life and teaches him the true meaning of friendship; smart, literate, determined and wise |
adult female (20 +) |
| Goose and Gander |
good friends to Wilbur and proud parents of goslings |
adults or older teens, one female, one male |
| Sheep |
also a friend to Wilbur, but a somber “old” lady who wants to warn him of
the sad fate that awaits him |
adult female or older teen |
| Lamb |
the Sheep’s child; a youngster with an attitude; condescending and sarcastic to Wilbur |
9-11 year-old female |
| Three Chorus Members |
Narrators throughout the play; must be expressive story-tellers; will also play judges and spectators at the Fair |
12-18 year-old males or females |
Newspaper Reporter/
Announcer at the Fair (double role) |
must have strong “announcer” voice |
adult or older teen male |
| Photographer/Fairgoer |
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older teen or adult male or female |
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