Merlin
Personality:
Brilliant and enigmatic, Merlin is a master strategist and a visionary, driven by his ability to interpret prophesies and see the intricate threads of fate. His is wise and fiercely devoted to ensuring Camelot‘s prosperity, often sacrificing personal connections to serve the greater good. However, Merlin‘s deep sense of responsibility and belief in his own foresight can sometimes make him inflexible and blind to the emotional needs of those around him. While he cares deeply for Arthur and the people of Camelot, his tendency to view events and relationships through a calculated lens leaves him at risk of losing sight of their humanity.
Storyline Role:
Merlin is the architect of Camelot‘s rise, shaping the kingdom‘s destiny with his visions and guidance. However, his journey explores the consequences of wielding such immense power and influence. As he orchestrates events to fulfill what he believes is a destined furutre, cracks begin to form in his certainty. The tension between his wisdom and his pride becomes a central conflict, raising questions about whether his actions are truly for the greater good or whether they inadvertently sow the seeds of Camelot‘s downfall. Merlin‘s arc is one of reckoning, as he must confront the limits of his foresight and the realization that the people he loves are not pieces on a chessboard, but individuals with their own agencies and desires.
Voice Type:
Baritone
Age in Musical:
Act One – 45. Act Two – 61. Act Three – 63
Cast
English Cast Member
Ansel James
Bio:
From Upstate South Carolina, Ansel James is a veteran of the garage band world. From metal and punk to blues and funk, Ansel has had years of experience on and off stage as a performer. Ansel has a love for medieval culture and in his free time practices archery and participates in medieval reenactments.
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Spanish Cast Member
Eduardo Ham
Bio:
I’m Eduardo Ham, I’m a native Mexican actor and musician with a special interest in languages, puppets and any kind of myth and legend. I got into stories and storytelling due to my family encouraging me to read for pleasure from a very young age and music and theatre came little by little as I grew up and learned what I wanted to do.
Soy Eduardo Ham, soy un músico y actor mexicano con un interés especial en idiomas, teatro de títeres y cualquier tipo de mitos y leyendas. Me gusta contar historias porque mi familia me enseñó a leer por placer desde pequeño y la musica y el teatro surgieron poco a poco mientras crecía y aprendía lo que quería hacer
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