The Habit of Art

Main CharactersW.H. Auden: The aging, disheveled, and brilliantly articulate poet whose sharp wit and unconventional lifestyle provide a stark contrast to his former collaborator’s more reserved nature. Benjamin Britten: The meticulous and emotionally guarded composer who seeks Auden’s advice on a new opera while grappling with the personal and creative ghosts of their past. Kay: The stage manager of the play-within-a-play, who acts as a grounded mediator between the actors' egos and the technical demands of the theatrical production.