Comedy Characters: 2 men playing various roles Simple sets This definitive spoof of Gothic melodramas, recently revived Off-Broadway to raves, is a quick change marathon in which two actors play all the roles. A sympathetic werewolf, a vampire and an Egyptian princess brought to life when her tomb is opened make this a comedy that has everything. Far and away the funniest two hours on a New York stage....What more meaningful gift could Ludlam bequeath audiences | The Mystery Of Irma Vep - A Penny Dreadful by Charles Ludlam, Paperback | Indigo Chapters