"The Song of Magic" is about an average length for a Shokiyan play (about 3-4 hours) However, versions exist that are longer than this.
While the main character is written as a girl, it is not unheard of for the character to be written male. Usually, if the main character is written male, it is usually made a britches role for a female. The role has, however, been played by a male (with Dorian being one of the more memorable male performers)
The main character's instrument differs with the actor--usually something the actor can play (in Dorian's performance, it was a harp) If the actor can't play the instrument for real, they pantomime playing it while someone in the orchestra provides the sound.
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