Character Relationship Map: Split

Characters

• Inanna (played by Amy Ferguson) — protagonist

  The protagonist, a young actress and stripper who becomes obsessed with a mask maker. She embarks on a mythic theatrical journey to reclaim her darkness and sexuality, ultimately confronting systemic...

• Derek (played by Morgan Spector) — protagonist

  A mask maker whom Inanna becomes intensely obsessed with. He serves as the catalyst for her sacrificial journey and represents the passive/abusive control she must overcome.

• Anja (played by Anna Mouglalis) — supporting

  A fellow performer and confidante within Inanna's circle. She shares the collective experiences of women navigating abusive relationships and theatrical performances.

• Dave (played by Fredric Lehne) — supporting

  A colleague or associate within the theater and performance circuit, representing the professional environment that intersects with Inanna's personal journey.

• Melissa (played by Rutanya Alda) — supporting
• Iris / Ereshkigal (played by Raïna von Waldenburg) — supporting

  A mythological persona (Sumerian goddess of the underworld) that Inanna embodies or confronts during her theatrical journey, symbolizing her descent into darkness and transformation.

• Bartender (played by Doug Drucker) — minor
• Masked woman (played by Eve Austin) — minor
• Maggie (played by Anna Suzuki) — minor
• Young Man 2 (played by Tom Kemnitz Jr.) — minor
• Maria (played by Jen Ponton) — minor
• Dr. Bose (played by Alok Tewari) — minor
• Patricia (played by Caprice Benedetti) — minor
• Enlil / Robert (played by Nicholas Wyman) — minor
• Enki / Tim (played by Michael Berresse) — minor
• Alice (played by Yolonda Ross) — minor
• Shelley (played by Antonia Campbell-Hughes) — supporting

  A friend and fellow woman in Inanna's circle, representing the shared experiences of trauma, performance, and the struggle to separate dreams from reality.

• Athena (played by Joan MacIntosh) — supporting

  A symbolic or theatrical role representing wisdom and strength, likely encountered as part of Inanna's mythic journey to reclaim her agency.

• Lil (played by Jennifer Onvie) — supporting

  A friend and colleague within the performance community, navigating similar struggles with abuse and identity alongside Inanna.

• Sonia (played by Sophia Oppenheim) — supporting

  A fellow performer and friend who shares the intertwined realities of stage performance, dreams, and lived trauma with Inanna.