Third Violet
The Third Violet is, in almost every respect, a stark departure from Stephen Crane's previous novels: a light, frothy, summertime tale of love, class, and art. Told extensively through incidental dialogue and minor incident, Crane's novel gives us a fly-on-the-wall perspective of the burgeoning romance between temperamental artist Billie Hawker and Grace Fanhall, an upper-class woman who is continually flummoxed by her would-be suitor's "ridiculousness." Through their courtship, Crane probes into the cavernous gulf that exists between men and women, rural and urban communities, and the bourgeois and bohemian classes. (Summary by ChuckW) Cast list Billy Hawker: Greg Giordano Grace Fanhall: Christine Rottger George Hollanden: Beeswaxcandle Florinda: Jenn Broda Pennoyer: Larry Wilson Wrinkles: Adrian Stephens Great Grief: karmaemmings John Hawker: ToddHW Mother Hawker: Lynette Caulkins Younger Hawker Sister (Mary) / Roger / Gossiper 2: Norah Nelson Older Hawker Sister / Gossiper 5: Stunning Younger Worcester Girl (Milicent): Agnes Robert Behr Older Worchester Girl: Winnifred Assmann Mrs. Truscot / Nursemaid / Extra Voices: Claudia Caldi Lucian Pontiac / Stagecoach Driver: MajorToast Mr. Oglethorpe / Cashier: David Purdy Roger's Mother: Daniela Gura Gossiper 1: Newgatenovelist Gossiper 3: redrun Gossiper 4: Marie Christian Purple Sanderson: Brian Fullen Narration: Chuck Williamson