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2nd Lieutenant Ralph Clark

This character is given the assignment to direct a play using convicts as actors.

Governor (Captain) Arthur Phillip

This character is a naval officer and the governor of the convict colony in Australia, which he names Sydney.

Major Robbie Ross

This character is a marine in charge of discipline and law enforcement. He treats the convicts badly and does not believe that they can change.

Captain Watkin Tetch

This character is a captain of the ship that brings the convicts to the colony. He believes that teaching the convicts practical skills like farming or carpentry would be more useful than acting in a play.

Judge (Captain) David Collins

This character is a marine who sums up the reasons for and against the play. He believes the play will be an interesting experiment.

Midshipman Harry Brewer

This character has been a criminal and he has guilt...

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