There are many characters in the play, and they all sort of dress and look similar. In the place they live, it is pleasing to be the same. People like blending in and not being different. Look below to see pictures of the actors as their characters in the play, and to read a little bit about them.
JONAS is the lead, or one of the most important, characters in the play. He is played by the actor, Will Sendera. Jonas is 12, and he gets chosen for a very special job. He goes through a lot during the course of the story, but don't worry- he'll be ok!
THE GIVER is an old, tired man. He is played by the actor, Ken Lutz. He has seen and felt a lot of things, and is about to go through a lot of change, just like Jonas. FIONA is another friend of Jonas’. She is played by the actor, Grace Vensel. She is very sweet, and spends a lot of her time volunteering with the older people in the community. FATHER is Jonas and Lily’s good natured father. He is played by the actor, Ricardo Vila-Roger. He works with the ‘new children,’ sort of like a daycare or preschool teacher. MOTHER is Jonas and Lily’s good natured mother. She is played by the actor, Zanna Fredland. She works in a building that is sort of like the town courthouse, dealing with the law and with justice. LILY is Jonas’ seven- year-old sister. She is sometimes nosy but always tries to do the right thing. She is played by the actor, Sadie Primack. She wears hair ribbons. ASHER is Jonas’ good friend. He is played by the actor, Micah Primack. Asher is 11 years old and is the same year in school as Jonas. LARISSA is played by the actor, Gina Predciado. She is one of the elders that Fiona likes to take care of. She has a lot of opinions. THE CHIEF ELDER is played by the actor, Naomi Groden. She is in charge of the community and in charge of the ceremonies. |