Characters
- Vivian Bearing, PhD – 50 years old, a professor of seventeenth-century poetry at the university, diagnosed with stage IV, metastatic ovarian cancer
- Harvey Kelekian, MD – 50 years old, chief of medical oncology at the University Hospital
- Jason Posner, MD – 28 years old, a clinical fellow at the Medical Oncology branch; former student of Dr Bearing, current student of Dr. Kelekian.
- Susie Monahan, RN, BSN - 28 years old, Dr Bearing's primary nurse
- Dr E M Ashford, DPhil – 80 years old, professor emerita of English literature; Vivian's former college professor
- Mr Bearing, Vivian's father
- Assorted lab technicians and students
| Role | New York Premiere Cast, September 17, 1998 New York City, MCC Theater, Chelsea |
|---|---|
| Vivian Bearing, PhD | Kathleen Chalfant |
| Harvey Kelekian, MD | Walter Charles |
| Dr Jason Posner | Alec Phoenix |
| Susie Monahan | Paula Pizzi |
| E. M. Ashford | Helen Stenborg |
| Laboratory technicians and students | Brian J. Carter, Daniel Sarnelli, Alli Steinberg, Lisa Tharps |
| Mr. Bearing | Walter Charles |
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