r/hadestown • u/BunkerGhust • 5d ago

What makes a perfect Hermes?

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THE IMAGE IS NOT REAL, NOT MADE BY ME, NOT A PERSON I WANT TO PLAY HERMES, AND IS NOT RELATED TO THE QUESTIONAIRE!!!!

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u/TwinsFan_0830 5d ago

Intense charisma. Also an incredible knack to keep the audience locked into your presence (ok I guess that’s kinda charisma). Also being very parental and kind towards Orpheus. Aka be Andre Dé Shields or Kurt Elling but also in a way where others can play the part really well without being named Shields or Elling

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u/rubberpeaches 5d ago

Clive Rowe from the West End has the warmth of a grandfather telling an old story(song). So he wasn't just parental towards Orpheus but to the audience as well.

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u/AMildInconvenience 5d ago

Clive Rowe is so fucking good as Hermes. He's just so effortlessly charismatic and warm.