Rose Marie

Marie de Flor is a Canadian soprano whose Montreal premiere frames the story. She is brave and resourceful, willing to risk danger to help her brother Jack. To shield him, she adopts the alias 'Rose' and hides from the law while navigating a perilous journey through wilderness and towns. Her resilience drives the plot as she seeks both family reunion and artistic triumph.

A Mountie whose sense of duty guides his actions. He pursues Jack while being drawn to Marie, leading to a complicated blend of law and affection. Although capable and authoritative, he shows a softer side as their paths cross in dangerous landscapes. His arc culminates in a shared moment of trust and music.

Jack Flower is Marie’s brother, believed to be imprisoned for armed robbery and wounded during an escape. He is rough around the edges and driven by a need to survive, yet the possibility of reform flickers as Marie intervenes. His arc centers on escape, protection, and the hope for a new life.

A mysterious man who helps Marie and later disappears with her money. His loyalties are unclear, making him a volatile pivot in the narrative. He complicates Marie’s mission and the pursuit of Jack through cunning actions and sudden revelations.

The Premier of Quebec, an authority figure who attends the Montreal premiere and observes the unfolding events from a political vantage point. His presence frames the cultural setting and the stakes of public perception. He is a backdrop to Marie’s dramatic journey.

Marie’s manager who attends to her professional prospects yet expresses disappointment when she refrains from singing. He represents the commercial pressures of fame and the costs of choosing art over obligation. His appearance reminds the audience of the business side of performance.

Anna is Boniface’s mother, who tends to Jack at an outpost and embodies a caregiver’s protective instinct. She offers warmth amid danger, illustrating the human networks that sustain characters on the frontier. Her presence grounds the frontier world in familial concern.

The hotel manager who oversees the outpost near Lake Chibougam and coordinates lodging for travelers. He represents practical, everyday authority in the remote setting and interacts with Marie, Bruce, and other guests. His role keeps the frontier community functioning during the unfolding drama.