A Streetcar Named Desire

Passion, secrets, and the slow simmer of Southern heat. Tennessee Williams’ classic drama pulls us into a world where illusion clashes with reality and desire drives every decision.

Blanche DuBois

A fragile Southern belle with a suitcase full of secrets and a fondness for fantasy. Blanche arrives in New Orleans to stay with her sister, but her genteel world is on a collision course with harsh reality. Graceful, haunted, and teetering on the edge.

Stanley Kowalski

Blanche’s brother-in-law—and her ultimate foil. Stanley is raw, working-class, and intensely proud. With a temper that boils fast and a need to control, he’s the driving force behind the play’s emotional explosions.

Stella Kowalski

Blanche’s younger sister, caught between loyalty to her past and passion for her present. Stella lives in a modest apartment with Stanley, and her calm demeanor is often tested by the storm between her husband and her sister.

Mitch (Harold Mitchell)

Stanley’s poker buddy and Blanche’s glimmer of hope. Kind-hearted and a little shy, Mitch is drawn to Blanche’s charm, but their budding romance is challenged by truth and trust.

Eunice

The Kowalskis’ upstairs neighbor and landlady. Quick with a wisecrack and not afraid to speak her mind, Eunice offers a bit of comic relief and street-smart support for Stella.

Steve

Eunice’s husband and one of Stanley’s poker pals. Loud, boisterous, and often caught up in domestic spats with Eunice—but always game for a hand of cards and a cold drink.

Pablo

Another member of Stanley’s poker night crew. Friendly and laid-back, Pablo adds to the lively, testosterone-fueled energy of the neighborhood.

The Young Collector

A fleeting but telling figure. A teenage boy who comes to the door selling subscriptions, he has a brief—and telling—encounter with Blanche that hints at her emotional instability and need for connection.

Blanche DuBois, a former Southern belle, arrives unexpectedly at the modest New Orleans apartment of her sister, Stella, and Stella’s husband, Stanley Kowalski. Blanche claims she’s there for a brief visit—but it quickly becomes clear she’s running from a troubled past.

Refined, poetic, and clinging desperately to the grandeur of a bygone era, Blanche is a sharp contrast to Stanley—a rugged, working-class man full of pride, power, and volatility. Tension grows as Blanche’s presence disrupts the balance of Stella and Stanley’s life, and her carefully constructed world of illusions begins to crack under the pressure of Stanley’s relentless need for control and truth.

As secrets unravel, desires clash, and dreams crumble, A Streetcar Named Desire builds to a shattering climax. Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning drama is a powerful exploration of mental health, class conflict, gender dynamics, and the brutal clash between illusion and reality.

“A Streetcar Named Desire is one of the most celebrated plays in the American theatre canon—raw, lyrical, and deeply human.”
– American Theatre Magazine

“This is not just a drama—it’s poetry in motion, filled with emotional electricity and unforgettable characters.”
– Broadway World Archives

“Williams’ writing balances brutality and beauty in a way that few playwrights ever have. Blanche, Stanley, and Stella remain timeless figures in the theatre’s emotional landscape.”
– PBS Great Performances

“Few plays have matched the psychological complexity and heartbreaking beauty of A Streetcar Named Desire.”
– Literary Hub

This show is recommended for teens and adult audiences.