Supporting Lead (Female, 30-35) Character: Younger woman caught in an affair with her friend’s husband. Intelligent but emotionally immature. Initially confident, becomes increasingly vulnerable as she realizes the danger of her situation. Not malicious—genuinely conflicted about her choices but ultimately selfish and deceitful.
Vocal Requirements: Warm, approachable voice that can convey guilt, defensiveness, and growing panic. Must transition from casual friendliness to desperation convincingly. Needs to handle both intimate conversation and physical distress (slurred speech, confusion from poisoning).
Key Scenes: Friendly arrival, growing unease during wine conversation, horrified realization, final defiant confession. Acting Challenges: Must be sympathetic despite betraying her friend. Cannot be purely victim or villain—needs depth and complexity. Physical deterioration must be believable without becoming cartoonish.
