Carol the Steward and his daughters
One father. Six daughters. Countless complications.
When Carol sets out to arrange the perfect marriages for his daughters, everything seems under control.
For about five minutes.
A charming medieval comedy packed with wit, romance, unlikely heroes and spectacularly failing plans.
Synopsis
Carol the steward believes he has found the perfect solution to his problems: marry off his six daughters and secure the future of the family.
Simple.
Or at least it would be, if his daughters cooperated.
As eager suitors arrive, plans unravel, rumours spread, and half the town suddenly seems determined to get involved. While Carol struggles to keep everything under control, the situation grows more chaotic by the day.
Filled with colourful characters, clever humour and medieval charm, Carol the steward and His Daughters is a lively comedy about family, love and the surprising talent people have for ruining even the best-laid plans.
Characters
Carol the steward
A father with a plan. The plan disagrees.
Hildegard
His wife. She knew this would go wrong.
Walburga
The eldest daughter. Not easily impressed.
Isolde
Strong-willed and proud. Usually right.
Burghilde
Knows exactly what she wants.
Katharina
Popular with suitors. Not always by choice.
Margarete
Charming, clever and full of surprises.
Emma
The youngest daughter. Notices everything.
Friedrich
Her mischievous little brother. Rarely innocent.
Peter Gössenwein
Knows everyone's secrets. Shares most of them.
Agnes
A practical farmer with little patience for nonsense.
Eva
Always has an opinion. Usually a good one.
Anna
If there is gossip, she already knows it.
Barbara
Calm, sensible and hard to shock.
Lady-in-Waiting I
Hears things she probably shouldn't.
Lady-in-Waiting II
Repeats things she definitely shouldn't.
Brother Jakob
A priest with remarkable patience.
Wilhelm the Scribe
Trying to keep order in the chaos.
The Town Steward
Believes rules solve everything.
Theodor
A soldier with strong arms and limited patience.
Rudolf
A young squire. Still optimistic.
Sir Leonhard Hundt of Kirchberg
A knight with confidence to spare.
Junker Johann von Speckstein
Ambitious, noble and occasionally reckless.
Götz
A robber knight. Not everyone's first choice for a son-in-law.
The Emperor's Messenger
Brings important news at the worst possible moment.
Cast and staging
Genre
Medieval Comedy
Running Time
Approx. 90–100 minutes
Cast Size: 25 speaking roles
Female Roles: 13
Male Roles: 12
Children's Roles: 2
(The children's roles are already included in the female and male totals.
Stage Settings
Carol's Manor
Home of Schenk Carol and his family.
Village Marketplace
The bustling centre of town life.
Medieval Location
Farmer's camp.
