If We Were Villains

IF WE WERE

VILLAINS

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INDEX

3. The Faculty

1. Introduction

4. Conclusion

2. The Students

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Welcome to Dellecher Classical Conservatory. The prestigious art school based in Broadwater, Illinois. Founded by Leopold Dellecher in 1900. Come with us and get to know all the class of 97's theatre students and faculty.

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THE STUDENTS

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rICHARD STIRLING

ROLE: The Tyrant RELATIONSHIPS: Meredith's boyfriend Wren's cousin

• Second-generation actor and the best among his peers.
• His great height, prominent muscles, and bass voice made him one of the most intimidating people you’ll ever meet.
• Hard to work with because of his temper and ego, you might end up loving and hating him equally.

MEREDITH DARDENe

ROLE: The Femme Fatale RELATIONSHIPS: Richard's girlfriend

• The most beautiful among all. Every time she enters the room, she’ll catch everybody’s attention.
• Nobody knows how to use their body like her to achieve the perfect performance.
• You might face Richard’s anger if you get too close to her.

WREN STIRLING

ROLE: The Ingénue RELATIONSHIPS: Richard's cousin Has a crush on James

• Also a second-generation actor, just like her cousin Richard.
• Sensitive, sincere, and kind. Always wears her heart on her sleeve.
• She’s the only one who fully loves Richard, no matter what.

ALEXANDER VASS

ROLE: The Villain RELATIONSHIPS: Dating 3rd year fellow student, Colin

• Big foulest mouth on the campus. Never afraid to speaks his mind.
• He has severe addiction problems, you’ll never see him without being at least a little drunk or high.
• Abandoned by his mother and never knew his father, he bought his way into Dellecher thanks to the money left by his dead grandfather.

fILIPPA KOSTA

ROLE: The Chamaleon RELATIONSHIPS: Oliver's best friend

• The most versatile actor of the bunch. No matter feminine or masculine, no character can resist her.
• The glue of the group. She’s the one in charge to keep things going without everything falling apart.
• Thanks to her focus and calmness she’ll always know how to relax her peers even in the most stressful situations.

OLIVER MARKS

ROLE: The Loyal Sidekick RELATIONSHIPS: James' roommate Has a crush on Meredith

• His dream always was to become an actor even if his parent doesn’t support him.
• If you are looking for him, he’ll be probably somewhere near James.
• He’s deeply insecure which makes him think that he’s way less talented than the rest of his peers.

JAMES FARROW

ROLE: The Hero RELATIONSHIPS: Oliver's roommate Has a crush on Wren

• His natural talent always gets him main roles and being the center of attention, even when he doesn’t want it.
• He feels everything magnified, which may be possitive and negative in many different aspects of his life.
• Small and charming, you won’t help but love him.

THE FACULTY

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FREDERICK TEASDALE

SPECIALITY: The intimate particulars of Shakespeare’s text as meter and early history

• Always eager to listen to his students and help them.
• Whenever possible, he will be teaching in the gallery. Along with his famous tea, mandatory for the whole class.
• If you are allergic to chalk dust, you’re going to have a really bad time at his lessons.

gWENDOLYN OSWALD

SPECIALITY: The visceral elements of acting as voice and body movement

• Known for her ruthless, cruel, and merciless lessons.
• No matter what, she’ll always have the final say in all important decisions.
• She might be in her sixties but be prepared for exhausting yoga sessions.

CAMILO VERELA

SPECIALITY: Fight choreographer, personal trainer and movement coach

• He’ll teach you all the basic gymnastics you might need as an actor, from dancing to hand-to-hand combat.
• All his lessons must be precise and controlled for everyone’s safety.
• Don’t worry about your physical condition: he’ll create a customized program (including nutrition and exercise) only for you!

CONCLUSION

Now that you know them, do you want to know their story? Do you want to know who will succeed? Who will be doomed? And who will pay the price of the ambition?

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If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio - A Summary

On the day Oliver Marks is released from jail, the man who put him there is waiting at the door, wanting to know the truth. And after ten years, Oliver is finally ready to tell it. Oliver is one of seven young Shakespearean actors at Dellecher Classical Conservatory. In their fourth and final year on opening night, real violence invades the students’ world. In the morning, they find themselves facing their very own tragedy, and their greatest acting challenge yet: convincing the police, each other, and themselves that they are innocent.