Overview
An inspiring score of powerful pop hits drives this witty, fast-paced retelling of the iconic story of Joan of Arc, a 17-year-old girl who changed the world. In this pop-rock adaptation, Joan is a warrior for everyone. From her small town to the intricacies of French court to the fields of battle, she led the charge to end a war that started before she was born and overthrow the greatest military power in the world—THAT is punk rock! She talked to angels, stood up to princes, argued with canon lawyers, and held her own in the face of public execution by fire. She led an army with no experience because she was absolutely convinced that if she didn’t save the world, nobody would. Joan is a hero perfect for anyone who has been born into a system that seems broken beyond repair, dares to imagine a better future, and works hard to bring that future into existence.
Full of defiant, chart-topping anthems by P!nk, Kelly Clarkson, Andra Day, Weezer, Melissa Etheridge, and more, WILD HEART affords powerful leading male and female roles and a richly developed ensemble full of saints, townspeople, followers, and detractors. In this revolutionary new musical by acclaimed writer Chelsea Marcantel, join Joan as she defies the odds, demands the respect of her nation’s leaders, and fights imperviously for freedom.
Casting & Production
Casting
JOAN (s/h) — our protagonist, a peasant girl with confidence and ambition to spare
Saint CATHERINE (s/h) — one of Joan’s spirit guides; a scholar
Saint MARGARET (s/h) — one of Joan’s spirit guides; a fighter
PIERRE (h/h) — Joan’s younger brother; even-keeled and practical
CHARLES the Dauphin (h/h) — spoiled and sarcastic, but has the heart of a king
Jean d’Orléans, Count de DUNOIS (gns) — suave and tactical; a military superstar
ARCHBISHOP of Rheims (gns) — strict and serious; always plays it by-the-book
RAOUL de Gaucourt (gns) — a military hero and statesman; more pragmatic than bold
GRAND CHAMBERLAIN de la Trémoïlle (gns) — shrewd and political, always plotting
BLUEBEARD, a noble (h/h) — a gossipy court gadfly; wears his beard dyed blue
Brother LADVENU (h/h) — a kind, if not particularly courageous, monk
Bishop CAUCHON (gns) — Joan’s adversary at her trial; old-school and small-minded
Promoter D’ESTIVET (gns) — Joan’s adversary at her trial; short-tempered and nasty
The INQUISITOR (gns) — Joan’s adversary at her trial; grave and intimidating
ENSEMBLE (flexible casting)
CATE (s/h) — Joan’s younger sister
JACQUEMIN (h/h) — Joan’s oldest brother
JEAN (h/h) — Joan’s older brother
JACQUES (h/h) — Joan’s father
ISABELLE (s/h) — Joan’s mother
YOLANDE (s/h) — townswoman of Vaucouleurs
CLAUDE (gns) — townsperson of Vaucouleurs
UNCLE DURAND (h/h) — Joan’s uncle
POLLY (gns) — a knight who accompanies Joan to the Dauphin
JOHN (gns) — a knight who accompanies Joan to the Dauphin
ANDRE (gns) — a French solider stationed at Vaucouleurs
ETIENNE (gns) — a French solider stationed at Vaucouleurs
SIR ROBERT (h/h) — Joan’s local Lord; a military Captain
STEWARD (gns) — Sir Robert’s right-hand person
MESSENGER (gns) — a military news-bringer from Orléans
PAGE (gns) — a servant in the Dauphin’s court
GIDIE (gns) — a French soldier stationed at Orléans
JOSSE (gns) — a French solider stationed at Orléans
BURGUNDIAN GUARD 1 (gns) — Joan’s veteran guard at Beaurevoir
BURGUNDIAN GUARD 2 (gns) — Joan’s new guard at Beaurevoir
ENGLISH GUARD (gns) — Joan’s guard in Rouen
TOWNSPERSON 1 (gns) — a citizen of Rouen
TOWNSPERSON 2 (gns) — a citizen of Rouen
(s/h) = character uses she/her pronouns
(h/h) = character uses he/him pronouns
(gns) = gender not specified; character can be played by any actor
Setting
Various locations in France, between the years 1425 and 1431.
Orchestral Information
Piano (Keyboard)
Keyboard 2
Guitar 1-2
Bass
Drums
Media
