Character Relationship Map: Enter Laughing

Characters

• Harrison B. Marlowe (played by José Ferrer) — supporting
• Mr. Foreman (played by Jack Gilford) — supporting
• Wanda (played by Janet Margolin) — supporting
• Marvin (played by Michael J. Pollard) — supporting
• David Kolowitz (played by Reni Santoni) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• David Kolowitz → Harrison B. Marlowe (Professional Acting Student)

  David joins the Off-Broadway theater company run by Harrison B. Marlowe and pays five dollars a week for tuition.

• David Kolowitz → Mr. Foreman (Professional Employer And Assistant)

  David works as a delivery boy and assistant for Mr. Foreman's machine shop.

• David Kolowitz → Wanda (Romantic Girlfriend)

  The plot identifies Wanda as David's girlfriend. She initially has misgivings about his decision to pursue acting.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Harrison B. Marlowe → Marvin (Narrative Indirect Connection)

  Marvin directs David toward the theater company operated by Harrison B. Marlowe.

• David Kolowitz → Marvin (Social Friend)

  Marvin is explicitly described as David's friend and suggests that David become involved with an Off-Broadway theater company.

Story Analysis

David pursues acting against social, professional, financial, and personal doubts until his persistence earns him a place onstage.

Plot Progression

1. A Dream Beyond Deliveries
2. The Price of Theater
3. Against Marlowe's Hostility
4. The First Performance
5. Acting Without Payment