Let Us Be Gay

A devoted wife who endures her husband's betrayal and eventual public transformation. She navigates heartbreak with wit and dignity, masking pain behind a poised, stylish persona. Her arc shows resilience and the possibility of renewed commitment after a painful separation.

A husband torn between affection and social image, whose affair triggers the estrangement from Kitty. He oscillates between desire and guilt, and his actions expose the fragility of marriage under societal expectations. His journey culminates in a hopeful plea for another chance.

A young society woman engaged to Bruce, she becomes an observer of the couple's turmoil and a catalyst for the social tests. She embodies grace under pressure and ultimately faces disruption to her engagement as love triangles unfold in the social circle.

Matriarch of the social circle who orchestrates the weekend game to test Kitty and Diane. She wields influence with wit and calculation, shaping the plans that drive the relationship drama. Her scheming reveals the darker side of high-society maneuvering.

A guest among the circle, whose presence and hiding in the bathroom becomes a comic and revealing moment within the flirtatious games. He symbolizes the social casualness and opportunistic humor of the weekend.

A perceptive socialite guest whose reactions and remarks contribute to the party's mood and gossip. Her presence heightens the sense of theater within the social circle.

Diane's fiancé who loves her and is pained to see her involved with Bob. He embodies the honest suitor caught in the crosscurrents of social scheming. His commitment to Diane contrasts with the opportunistic behavior around them.

A guest who brings a poem to Kitty, a small thread in the weekend's romantic and social tensions. He adds a poetic, observant note to the gatherings and contributes to the overall mood of the party.